KLAW Blog Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 How Much Money Can You Make Working in the Legal Marijuana Industry? In a new analysis of legal pot’s jobs and pay scales, the marijuana head-hunting firm Vangst, which describes itself as the “Monster.com of the cannabis industry,” reports that pot is hot. The company says it expects employment in the industry to more than double next year and that salaries at licensed pot businesses are up 18 percent this year. But pot businesses are, after all, businesses, and they have some of the same issues as any other privately-held businesses. More than one-fifth of the 1,200 firms surveyed for this report offer no employee benefits at all and more than half offer no medical, dental, and vision insurance. Those industry workers most likely to get such benefits are those in the most lucrative jobs. Marijuana businesses also replicate wage and salary differentials common in other industries. Managers and some skilled positions can take home well north of a hundred grand a year, while hourly workers, such as trimmers and budtenders, get paid proletarian wages. Has your provisioning business been raided by law enforcement? Remain Silent and Contact Komorn Law Immediately to protect your rights and freedom 800-656-3557. The Vangst survey isn’t exhaustive — it doesn’t cover some mid-level jobs at grow and extraction operations or dispensaries, nor does it cover jobs that don’t directly touch on marijuana, such as publicists, accountants, and marketers — but it does provide at least a partial glimpse at the pot jobs market. But if you’re looking for work in the legal pot industry, here’s what to expect for various positions: Cultivation director: Oversees all cultivation operations to ensure the production of compliant and high-quality cannabis. Establishes all standard operating procedures, nutrient and harvest schedules, integrated pest management programs, hiring, training, and personnel management. Responsible for ensuring the highest levels of plant health, potency, and production. Low: $47,000Average: $88,000High: $140,000Top: $250,500 Extraction director: Oversees all cannabis extraction and refinement operations. This includes facility design, laboratory setup, standard operating procedure development, regulatory compliance, hiring, training, and personnel management. Responsible for ensuring all cannabis extracted products are produced safely, efficiently, and consistently. Low: $47,000Average: $72,00High: $135,00Top: $191,00 Compliance manager: Ensures local, state, and federal compliance with all laws and regulations. Implements a company-wide program, which includes seed-to-sale tracking and internal compliance audits. Anticipates and tracks pending and current laws and regulations. Creates new policies and procedures as necessary and ensures the staff has an understanding of all compliance requirements. Low: $45,000Average: $62,500High: $81,750Top: $149,000 Outside sales representative: Focuses on sales strategies and account management to build value in the marketplace. An Outside Sales Representative develops relationships into new accounts in order to meet sales goals and manages existing accounts using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. They enhance product branding and increase sales through the training and education of retail partners and customers. Low: $28,000Average: $58,800High: $73,500Top: $150,000 Dispensary manager: Oversee day-to-day operations of a medical or recreational cannabis retail location. Create standard operating procedures, develop inventory processes, and ensure dispensary is fully compliant with all state and federal regulations. Responsible for hiring, training, and managing all dispensary staff. Low: $41,500Average: $56,250High: $65,400Top: $98,000 Budtender (per hour): Provides excellent customer service to all patients and customers in medical and recreational dispensaries. Uses point of sale system and other technology to ensure all cannabis product sales are properly tracked. Provides information to customers on product choices, consumption methods, compliance, and safety. Remains up to date on all cannabis regulations to ensure compliance within the dispensary. Low: $12Average: $13.25High: $14Top: $16 Trimmer (per hour): Manicures and prepares all harvested flower product to be sold in medical and recreational cannabis retail locations. Low: $11.50Average: $12.25High: $13Top: $14.50 They did not mention one job…Taste and Quality Inspector. I’m sure that would be a volunteer job paid in free product. About Komorn Law Komorn Law has represented numerous clients through the legal chaos of starting up a business in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Industry. If you or someone you know is facing charges as a result of Medical Marijuana, DUI, Drugs, Forfeiture, Criminal Enterprise, etc. Please contact our office and ensure you’re defended by an experienced lawyer in the evolving laws. Lead attorney Michael Komorn is recognized as an expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group which advocates for the rights of medical marijuana patients and their caregivers. Contact us for a free no-obligation case evaluation800-656-3557. Follow Komorn Law Facebook Twitter You Tube – Komorn (Legal Topics and Advice) Michigan Medical Marijuana Association Planet Green Trees (Law Topic Radio Show) Legal Defense Alliance (Pre-paid Legal Assistance) Komorn Law Blogs Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (Forums) The post How Much Money Can You Make Working in the Legal Marijuana Industry? appeared first on Komorn Law. 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