CannabisUpdated Q1 2026

Budtender Salary
in Milwaukee, WI

Assist customers in selecting cannabis products and provide product education. Median salary in Milwaukee: $35K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$35K
per year
Take-home: $23K

Salary range in Milwaukee

Entry level (25th)$27,000
Median (50th)$35,000
Senior (75th)$44,000
Top earner (90th)$56,000

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

Key facts for Milwaukee

Median salary
$35K
annual
Take-home pay
$23K
after fed/state tax
COL index
90
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.3%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,200
per month
YoY growth
+14%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Milwaukee Budtender to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $35K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Milwaukee

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

HistoricalProjected
Budtender salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$29K$32K$35K$37K$40K201920212023202520272029
2026
$36K
projected
2027
$37K
projected
2028
$38K
projected
2029
$39K
projected
2030
$40K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$35,000+$0
2028 projected$35,000+$0
2029 projected$35,000+$0
2030 projected$35,000+$0

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

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Budtender Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Budtender salary in Milwaukee, WI is $35,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Milwaukee–WI 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 Milwaukee

Entry-level Budtenders in Milwaukee with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $27,000 and $35,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $35,000 to $44,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $44,000 to $56,000 or more.

Cost of living in Milwaukee for Budtenders

Milwaukee has a cost of living index of 90 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 10% further in Milwaukee than the national average. Wisconsin has a 5.3% 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
Milwaukee (current)$35K90
Madison$35K102
Green Bay$32K88
Kenosha$32K90