Michigan's legal cannabis market generated $3.49B in 2025 retail sales (+6% year-over-year), supporting 38,900 full-time cannabis jobs across 822 licensed dispensaries and generating $351M in state cannabis tax revenue. The figures below cover how big the Michigan cannabis market is in 2026, how many dispensaries and cannabis jobs the state supports, how much tax revenue it generates, and how Michigan compares to other US markets on price, retail footprint, and demand.
$3.49B2025 cannabis sales+6% YoY
$351M2025 cannabis tax revenue
$1.24BCumulative tax revenue
822Licensed dispensaries
38,900Full-time cannabis jobs
$3.80/gAvg retail price of flower
172,000Medical cannabis patients
9.2Dispensary visits per adult / yearPlacer.ai
Adult-use legalLegal status
How Michigan Compares Nationally
Michigan's roughly $3.49B in 2025 legal cannabis sales make it the 2nd-largest US cannabis market of the 36 states with reported sales — about 10.3% of the $33.8B national total. The state supports roughly 38,900 full-time cannabis jobs (2nd nationally) across 822 licensed dispensaries. The Michigan market is growing (+6% year-over-year). At about $3.80 per gram, Michigan flower runs below the $8.92 national average, and shoppers there average 9.2 dispensary visits a year versus 4.7 nationally.
Metric (2025)
Michigan
US benchmark
2025 legal cannabis sales
$3.49B
$33.8B total · 10.3% of US
Avg flower price / gram
$3.80
$8.92 national avg (cheaper)
Dispensary visits per adult / yr
9.2
4.7 national avg
Licensed dispensaries
822
~15,740 nationwide
Full-time cannabis jobs
38,900
445,800 nationwide
Market Context
Among the lowest cannabis tax burdens in the US (16% effective); strong cross-border sales continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How much cannabis did Michigan sell in 2025?
Michigan generated approximately $3.49B in legal cannabis retail sales in calendar year 2025, a +6% change versus 2024. Among the lowest cannabis tax burdens in the US (16% effective); strong cross-border sales continue.
Q.How does Michigan compare to other states for cannabis sales?
Michigan's approximately $3.49B in 2025 legal cannabis sales rank it 2nd of the 36 US states with reported sales — roughly 10.3% of the $33.8B national market.
Q.How much cannabis tax revenue does Michigan collect?
Michigan collected approximately $351M in cannabis excise and sales tax revenue in calendar year 2025. Cumulatively, Michigan has collected $1.24B since legal sales began.
Q.How many cannabis dispensaries are in Michigan?
Michigan has approximately 822 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 Michigan?
The legal cannabis industry supported approximately 38,900 full-time equivalent jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan?
The average retail price of cannabis flower in Michigan is approximately $3.80 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 Michigan?
Michigan has approximately 172,000 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: Michigan 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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