5 High Paying Cannabis Industry Jobs to Check Out
It is no secret that the cannabis industry is growing in leaps and bounds. Once thought of as a shady industry that was conducted behind closed doors, marijuana is now being accepted as a product that is beneficial to health. As a result, it is now producing thriving businesses with plenty of opportunities for growth.
If you are looking to break into the cannabis industry, there are many positions available. While some are entry level, others are high paying opportunities that can open doors in your career field. Here are some that are worth checking out.
Cannabis Extraction Technician
As an extraction technician, you will be doing skilled laboratory work like extracting THC, CBD and other cannabinoids. You will be using CO2 and butane solvents to create high quality products. In order to qualify for the position, you must have a science degree. A PhD is a plus. There is also a high risk of chemical injury.
In return, you can expect a salary ranging from $75,000 to $125,000.
Cannabis Consultant
Contrary to what the job title may sound like, this does not involve advising people on the best cannabis products to use. Rather it focuses on consulting entrepreneurs on the best strategies to use when launching their cannabis businesses.
Consultants help businesses find the best locations, obtain the licenses they need and advise them on other legal matters. This is especially useful in the cannabis industry where there are still many gray areas concerning legality.
Cannabis consultants can make $65,000 to $150,000 annually.
Master Grower
A grow master is in charge of all aspects of growing ensuring that each batch will be up to the highest standards. Duties may include the following.
- Warehouse management
- Growing tasks like cloning, feeding and trimming
- Scheduling gardening tasks
- Keeping plants safe from mold, fungi and pests
- Record management
- Making gardening processes efficient
A master grower can make anywhere from $80,000 to $100,000.
Marijuana Edibles Chef
This job sounds like fun, but it takes a high level of skill. In addition to knowing how to cook, you should also know how to prepare marijuana so it is safe for consumption and ensure that each product contains the right levels of cannabis.
An edibles chef typically makes $40,000 to $50,000 annually but they can make as much as $80,000 if they run their own kitchen.
They can also earn additional income by blogging and offering workshops and webinars.
COO or CFO at a Dispensary
Dispensaries are locations that sell marijuana. A job as a COO (Chief Operating Officer) or CFO (Chief Financial Officer) could earn you as much as $125,000.
As a financial officer, you will be handling things like budgeting, reporting and overseeing the accounting department. As a COO, you will be overseeing the operational strategies like harvesting, processing, distribution and cultivation.
If you are thinking of entering the cannabis industry, these careers can earn you a considerable chunk of change.
Which sounds best for you?
