THE 2025 JOBS REPORT.

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How Many Jobs Are Supported by America’s Legal Cannabis Industry?

The 2025 Vangst Jobs Report Has the Answer.

The U.S. cannabis industry continues to show its resilience. After a year of recalibration driven by regulatory hurdles, taxation challenges, and market saturation, operators are finding new ways to grow smarter—and stronger.

The 2025 Vangst Jobs Report explains why employment shifted over the past year and offers a detailed look at the cannabis labor market today, including:

  • The total number of full-time equivalent jobs supported by legal cannabis in the U.S.

  • The top 10 states for cannabis employment in 2025

  • How growing markets like New York, Ohio, and Maryland are driving job growth

  • Why mature markets such as California and Michigan are seeing employment declines

  • The impact of inflation, interest rates, and consumer price sensitivity on hiring

  • Where job opportunities are expanding—and where the biggest challenges remain

Want to know how many jobs cannabis supports today—and where the industry’s headed next?