Pennsylvania Cannabis Statistics 2026
Pennsylvania's legal cannabis market generated $1.81B in 2025 retail sales (+7% year-over-year), supporting 11,600 full-time cannabis jobs across 195 licensed dispensaries. The figures below cover how big the Pennsylvania cannabis market is in 2026, how many dispensaries and cannabis jobs the state supports, how much tax revenue it generates, and how Pennsylvania compares to other US markets on price, retail footprint, and demand.
How Pennsylvania Compares Nationally
Pennsylvania's roughly $1.81B in 2025 legal cannabis sales make it the 5th-largest US cannabis market of the 36 states with reported sales — about 5.4% of the $33.8B national total. The state supports roughly 11,600 full-time cannabis jobs (18th nationally) across 195 licensed dispensaries. The Pennsylvania market is growing (+7% year-over-year). At about $13.40 per gram, Pennsylvania flower runs above the $8.92 national average, and shoppers there average 3.7 dispensary visits a year versus 4.7 nationally.
| Metric (2025) | Pennsylvania | US benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 legal cannabis sales | $1.81B | $33.8B total · 5.4% of US |
| Avg flower price / gram | $13.40 | $8.92 national avg (pricier) |
| Dispensary visits per adult / yr | 3.7 | 4.7 national avg |
| Licensed dispensaries | 195 | ~15,740 nationwide |
| Full-time cannabis jobs | 11,600 | 445,800 nationwide |
Market Context
Medical-only with large patient base; adult-use legislation debated.
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Related Pennsylvania Resources
- Pennsylvania cannabis tax rates — current excise, sales, and local cannabis business taxes
- Pennsylvania cannabis regulations — licensing, packaging, labeling, advertising rules
- Pennsylvania cannabis business directory — dispensaries, cultivators, processors
Sources: Pennsylvania 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.
