Washington Cannabis Statistics 2026
Washington's legal cannabis market generated $1.10B in 2025 retail sales (-8% year-over-year), supporting 14,600 full-time cannabis jobs across 540 licensed dispensaries and generating $462M in state cannabis tax revenue. The figures below cover how big the Washington cannabis market is in 2026, how many dispensaries and cannabis jobs the state supports, how much tax revenue it generates, and how Washington compares to other US markets on price, retail footprint, and demand.
How Washington Compares Nationally
Washington's roughly $1.10B in 2025 legal cannabis sales make it the 13th-largest US cannabis market of the 36 states with reported sales — about 3.3% of the $33.8B national total. The state supports roughly 14,600 full-time cannabis jobs (11th nationally) across 540 licensed dispensaries. The Washington market is contracting (-8% year-over-year). At about $7.80 per gram, Washington flower runs below the $8.92 national average, and shoppers there average 6.4 dispensary visits a year versus 4.7 nationally.
| Metric (2025) | Washington | US benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 legal cannabis sales | $1.10B | $33.8B total · 3.3% of US |
| Avg flower price / gram | $7.80 | $8.92 national avg (cheaper) |
| Dispensary visits per adult / yr | 6.4 | 4.7 national avg |
| Licensed dispensaries | 540 | ~15,740 nationwide |
| Full-time cannabis jobs | 14,600 | 445,800 nationwide |
Market Context
Highest effective tax rate in US; mature declining market.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Washington Resources
- Washington cannabis tax rates — current excise, sales, and local cannabis business taxes
- Washington cannabis regulations — licensing, packaging, labeling, advertising rules
- Washington cannabis business directory — dispensaries, cultivators, processors
Sources: Washington 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.
