Editor's note: This article has been reviewed and updated for accuracy in 2026. These days, saying “This bud’s for you” doesn’t necessarily mean you’re serving a customer a beer. With an increasing number of states having legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, there are many new jobs in the growing cannabis industry. One of the hottest jobs in the industry is budtending. For clients, the budtender is the face of the cannabis industry. Budtenders help customers find the best products for their needs and learn more about the benefits of cannabis use. For business owners, hiring qualified budtenders and/or training new employees is a critical part of creating an educational and friendly shopping experience and thus should be a key priority for your cannabusiness. Just as a bartender is a mixologist for cocktails, a budtender finds the right cannabis, edibles, oils, and vaping liquids for each customer. The best budtenders are closer to pharmacists, finding the right cannabis products to treat different symptoms and conditions. With only 15 states outlawing marijuana in any form, the growing cannabis industry offers new job opportunities. <img src=https://herbceo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/lea