New York's legal cannabis market generated $1.60B in 2025 retail sales (+94% year-over-year), supporting 14,600 full-time cannabis jobs across 385 licensed dispensaries and generating $145M in state cannabis tax revenue. The figures below cover how big the New York cannabis market is in 2026, how many dispensaries and cannabis jobs the state supports, how much tax revenue it generates, and how New York compares to other US markets on price, retail footprint, and demand.
$1.60B2025 cannabis sales+94% YoY
$145M2025 cannabis tax revenue
$240MCumulative tax revenue
385Licensed dispensaries
14,600Full-time cannabis jobs
$14.20/gAvg retail price of flower
142,000Medical cannabis patients
2.6Dispensary visits per adult / yearPlacer.ai
Adult-use legalLegal status
How New York Compares Nationally
New York's roughly $1.60B in 2025 legal cannabis sales make it the 6th-largest US cannabis market of the 36 states with reported sales — about 4.7% of the $33.8B national total. The state supports roughly 14,600 full-time cannabis jobs (11th nationally) across 385 licensed dispensaries. The New York market is expanding rapidly (+94% year-over-year). At about $14.20 per gram, New York flower runs above the $8.92 national average, and shoppers there average 2.6 dispensary visits a year versus 4.7 nationally.
Metric (2025)
New York
US benchmark
2025 legal cannabis sales
$1.60B
$33.8B total · 4.7% of US
Avg flower price / gram
$14.20
$8.92 national avg (pricier)
Dispensary visits per adult / yr
2.6
4.7 national avg
Licensed dispensaries
385
~15,740 nationwide
Full-time cannabis jobs
14,600
445,800 nationwide
Market Context
Licensed market finally at full scale; illicit market shrinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How much cannabis did New York sell in 2025?
New York generated approximately $1.60B in legal cannabis retail sales in calendar year 2025, a +94% change versus 2024. Licensed market finally at full scale; illicit market shrinking.
Q.How does New York compare to other states for cannabis sales?
New York's approximately $1.60B in 2025 legal cannabis sales rank it 6th of the 36 US states with reported sales — roughly 4.7% of the $33.8B national market.
Q.How much cannabis tax revenue does New York collect?
New York collected approximately $145M in cannabis excise and sales tax revenue in calendar year 2025. Cumulatively, New York has collected $240M since legal sales began.
Q.How many cannabis dispensaries are in New York?
New York has approximately 385 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 New York?
The legal cannabis industry supported approximately 14,600 full-time equivalent jobs in New York 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 New York?
The average retail price of cannabis flower in New York is approximately $14.20 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 New York?
New York has approximately 142,000 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: New York 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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