Florida's legal cannabis market generated $2.25B in 2025 retail sales (+8% year-over-year), supporting 32,800 full-time cannabis jobs across 720 licensed dispensaries. The figures below cover how big the Florida cannabis market is in 2026, how many dispensaries and cannabis jobs the state supports, how much tax revenue it generates, and how Florida compares to other US markets on price, retail footprint, and demand.
$2.25B2025 cannabis sales+8% YoY
720Licensed dispensaries
32,800Full-time cannabis jobs
$10.20/gAvg retail price of flower
872,000Medical cannabis patients
4.6Dispensary visits per adult / yearPlacer.ai
Medical-onlyLegal status
How Florida Compares Nationally
Florida's roughly $2.25B in 2025 legal cannabis sales make it the 3rd-largest US cannabis market of the 36 states with reported sales — about 6.7% of the $33.8B national total. The state supports roughly 32,800 full-time cannabis jobs (4th nationally) across 720 licensed dispensaries. The Florida market is growing (+8% year-over-year). At about $10.20 per gram, Florida flower runs above the $8.92 national average, and shoppers there average 4.6 dispensary visits a year versus 4.7 nationally.
Metric (2025)
Florida
US benchmark
2025 legal cannabis sales
$2.25B
$33.8B total · 6.7% of US
Avg flower price / gram
$10.20
$8.92 national avg (pricier)
Dispensary visits per adult / yr
4.6
4.7 national avg
Licensed dispensaries
720
~15,740 nationwide
Full-time cannabis jobs
32,800
445,800 nationwide
Market Context
Largest medical market in the US; Amendment 3 adult-use ballot failed in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How much cannabis did Florida sell in 2025?
Florida generated approximately $2.25B in legal cannabis retail sales in calendar year 2025, a +8% change versus 2024. Largest medical market in the US; Amendment 3 adult-use ballot failed in 2024.
Q.How does Florida compare to other states for cannabis sales?
Florida's approximately $2.25B in 2025 legal cannabis sales rank it 3rd of the 36 US states with reported sales — roughly 6.7% of the $33.8B national market.
Q.How many cannabis dispensaries are in Florida?
Florida has approximately 720 active licensed retail dispensaries as of 2025, including both adult-use and medical-only retail locations where permitted. Active license counts change monthly as new licenses are issued and inactive licenses lapse.
Q.How many cannabis jobs are in Florida?
The legal cannabis industry supported approximately 32,800 full-time equivalent jobs in Florida in 2025, per the Leafly Jobs Report 2026. This includes cultivation, manufacturing, retail, testing, and ancillary support roles.
Q.How much does cannabis cost in Florida?
The average retail price of cannabis flower in Florida is approximately $10.20 per gram in 2025, per Cannabis Benchmarks. Prices vary by quality tier, city, and dispensary — premium indoor-grown flower typically retails 30-50% above this average.
Q.How many medical cannabis patients are in Florida?
Florida has approximately 872,000 active registered medical cannabis patients as of 2025, per the state Department of Health registry. Patient counts reflect people with a currently-valid medical cannabis card or equivalent state certification.
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Sources: Florida Department of Revenue cannabis tax filings, MJBiz Factbook 2026, Leafly Jobs Report 2026, New Frontier Data, Cannabis Benchmarks, Placer.ai, and state regulator active license counts.
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