CannabisUpdated Q1 2026

Budtender Salary
in Cambridge, MA

Assist customers in selecting cannabis products and provide product education. Median salary in Cambridge: $67K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$67K
per year
Take-home: $44K

Salary range in Cambridge

Entry level (25th)$52,000
Median (50th)$67,000
Senior (75th)$85,000
Top earner (90th)$107,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key facts for Cambridge

Median salary
$67K
annual
Take-home pay
$44K
after fed/state tax
COL index
185
100 = US avg
State income tax
5%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$3,200
per month
YoY growth
+14%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Cambridge Budtender to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $67K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Cambridge

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Budtender salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$56K$61K$66K$71K$76K201920212023202520272029
2026
$69K
projected
2027
$70K
projected
2028
$72K
projected
2029
$74K
projected
2030
$76K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$67,000+$0
2028 projected$67,000+$0
2029 projected$67,000+$0
2030 projected$67,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Budtender Salary in Cambridge, Massachusetts: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Budtender salary in Cambridge, MA is $67,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Cambridge–MA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Budtender in Cambridge

Entry-level Budtenders in Cambridge with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $52,000 and $67,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $67,000 to $85,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $85,000 to $107,000 or more.

Cost of living in Cambridge for Budtenders

Cambridge has a cost of living index of 185 compared to the US national average of 100. Cambridge's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Massachusetts has a 5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Budtender

High school diploma; cannabis product knowledge; state handler permit. 0% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Budtender salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Cambridge (current)$67K185
Boston$47K162
Worcester$40K120
Springfield$38K105
Lowell$42K118