CannabisUpdated Q1 2026

Budtender Salary
in Worcester, MA

Assist customers in selecting cannabis products and provide product education. Median salary in Worcester: $40K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$40K
per year
Take-home: $26K

Salary range in Worcester

Entry level (25th)$31,000
Median (50th)$40,000
Senior (75th)$52,000
Top earner (90th)$65,000

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

Key facts for Worcester

Median salary
$40K
annual
Take-home pay
$26K
after fed/state tax
COL index
120
100 = US avg
State income tax
5%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,800
per month
YoY growth
+14%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Worcester Budtender to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $40K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Worcester

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

HistoricalProjected
Budtender salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$33K$36K$39K$42K$45K201920212023202520272029
2026
$41K
projected
2027
$42K
projected
2028
$43K
projected
2029
$44K
projected
2030
$45K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$40,000+$0
2028 projected$40,000+$0
2029 projected$40,000+$0
2030 projected$40,000+$0

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

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

The median Budtender salary in Worcester, MA is $40,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Worcester–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 Worcester

Entry-level Budtenders in Worcester with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $31,000 and $40,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $40,000 to $52,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $52,000 to $65,000 or more.

Cost of living in Worcester for Budtenders

Worcester has a cost of living index of 120 compared to the US national average of 100. Worcester'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
Worcester (current)$40K120
Boston$47K162
Springfield$38K105
Cambridge$67K185
Lowell$42K118