Nevada's legal cannabis market generated $765M in 2025 retail sales (-6% year-over-year), supporting 12,100 full-time cannabis jobs across 105 licensed dispensaries and generating $131M in state cannabis tax revenue. The figures below cover how big the Nevada cannabis market is in 2026, how many dispensaries and cannabis jobs the state supports, how much tax revenue it generates, and how Nevada compares to other US markets on price, retail footprint, and demand.
$765M2025 cannabis sales-6% YoY
$131M2025 cannabis tax revenue
$1.19BCumulative tax revenue
105Licensed dispensaries
12,100Full-time cannabis jobs
$11.70/gAvg retail price of flower
17,000Medical cannabis patients
4.8Dispensary visits per adult / yearPlacer.ai
Adult-use legalLegal status
How Nevada Compares Nationally
Nevada's roughly $765M in 2025 legal cannabis sales make it the 16th-largest US cannabis market of the 36 states with reported sales — about 2.3% of the $33.8B national total. The state supports roughly 12,100 full-time cannabis jobs (15th nationally) across 105 licensed dispensaries. The Nevada market is contracting (-6% year-over-year). At about $11.70 per gram, Nevada flower runs above the $8.92 national average, and shoppers there average 4.8 dispensary visits a year versus 4.7 nationally.
Metric (2025)
Nevada
US benchmark
2025 legal cannabis sales
$765M
$33.8B total · 2.3% of US
Avg flower price / gram
$11.70
$8.92 national avg (pricier)
Dispensary visits per adult / yr
4.8
4.7 national avg
Licensed dispensaries
105
~15,740 nationwide
Full-time cannabis jobs
12,100
445,800 nationwide
Market Context
Tourism-dependent; consumption lounges expanding in Las Vegas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How much cannabis did Nevada sell in 2025?
Nevada generated approximately $765M in legal cannabis retail sales in calendar year 2025, a -6% change versus 2024. Tourism-dependent; consumption lounges expanding in Las Vegas.
Q.How does Nevada compare to other states for cannabis sales?
Nevada's approximately $765M in 2025 legal cannabis sales rank it 16th of the 36 US states with reported sales — roughly 2.3% of the $33.8B national market.
Q.How much cannabis tax revenue does Nevada collect?
Nevada collected approximately $131M in cannabis excise and sales tax revenue in calendar year 2025. Cumulatively, Nevada has collected $1.19B since legal sales began.
Q.How many cannabis dispensaries are in Nevada?
Nevada has approximately 105 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 Nevada?
The legal cannabis industry supported approximately 12,100 full-time equivalent jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada?
The average retail price of cannabis flower in Nevada is approximately $11.70 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 Nevada?
Nevada has approximately 17,000 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: Nevada 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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