EXCLUSIVE: US Cannabis Jobs To Reach 800K By 2029 Despite 8% Salary Drop

The cannabis job market has seen a turbulent year, with industry-wide salary reductions of 3% to 8% in 2024, according to CannabizTeam’s 2025 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide. 

Despite economic headwinds, the report highlights the sector's resilience, noting that cannabis wages still outpace those of more established industries.

“People employed in the cannabis industry in 2024 faced significant challenges, such as layoffs and wage decreases, resulting in many employees leaving the industry,” said Liesl Bernard, CEO of CannabizTeam. “These shifts were driven by companies battling falling cannabis prices, market oversaturation, and burdensome taxes and other regulatory costs.”