As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Budtender in Washington, DC is $41,851, equivalent to $20 per hour, $805 weekly, or $3,488 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Budtender in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Budtender in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $34,263 to $47,699. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,879) and 75th percentile ($44,912), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,699 per year. This $7,033 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Customer Sales, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Budtender often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 statewide for Budtender job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Budtender Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Budtender Salary $34,263 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Budtender Salary $37,879 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Budtender Salary $41,851 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Budtender Salary $44,912 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Budtender Salary $47,699 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25% $37,879 10% $34,263 90% $47,699 75% $44,912 $41,851 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Budtender ?

A budtender is a title of a staff member who works within a dispensary or store where medical or recreational cannabis is sold. Their job is to offer suggestions to customers, answer questions, handle products and showcase products being sold....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Budtender in Washington, DC. The base salary for Budtender ranges from $37,879 to $44,912 with the average base salary of $41,851. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,940 to $41,590 with the average total cash compensation of $36,807.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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