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?
