CannabisUpdated Q1 2026

Dispensary Manager Salary
in Salt Lake City, UT

Manage daily operations of cannabis dispensary including staff, compliance, and sales. Median salary in Salt Lake City: $68K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$68K
per year
Take-home: $45K

Salary range in Salt Lake City

Entry level (25th)$50,000
Median (50th)$68,000
Senior (75th)$90,000
Top earner (90th)$119,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Key facts for Salt Lake City

Median salary
$68K
annual
Take-home pay
$45K
after fed/state tax
COL index
105
100 = US avg
State income tax
4.85%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,600
per month
YoY growth
+15%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Salt Lake City Dispensary Manager to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $68K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Salt Lake City

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

HistoricalProjected
Dispensary Manager salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$57K$62K$67K$72K$77K201920212023202520272029
2026
$70K
projected
2027
$71K
projected
2028
$73K
projected
2029
$75K
projected
2030
$77K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$68,000+$0
2028 projected$68,000+$0
2029 projected$68,000+$0
2030 projected$68,000+$0

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

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Dispensary Manager Salary in Salt Lake City, Utah: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Dispensary Manager salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $68,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Salt Lake City–UT 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 Dispensary Manager in Salt Lake City

Entry-level Dispensary Managers in Salt Lake City with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $50,000 and $68,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $68,000 to $90,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $90,000 to $119,000 or more.

Cost of living in Salt Lake City for Dispensary Managers

Salt Lake City has a cost of living index of 105 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Salt Lake City are close to the national average. Utah has a 4.85% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Dispensary Manager

Bachelor's in Business preferred; cannabis industry license; retail management. 0% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Dispensary Manager salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Salt Lake City (current)$68K105
West Valley City$61K98
Provo$65K100
West Jordan$62K100
Orem$61K98