Excited by a Career in Marijuana? Here Are 5 Cannabis Jobs That Are in Demand

Want to enter an industry that’s seen 250% growth over the past five years? The number of cannabis jobs have increased from 122,800 jobs to 428,059 between 2017 and 2022, according to the 2022 Leafly Jobs Report. And the opportunities are expected to keep growing as consumer demand increases.
Not long ago, a cannabis career seemed far-fetched. Marijuana use was outlawed in every state until California became the first to legalize it for medical purposes in 1996. Today, a career in cannabis is possible for people interested in pursuing one. As of July 2022, 37 states have legalized medical marijuana, and 19 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized recreational and medical marijuana use.
Even though federal law still bans marijuana use, the Justice Department has largely avoided prosecuting businesses and consumers in states where it is legal. That hands-off approach in combination with state laws legalizing marijuana use have allowed the cannabis market to grow.
Cannabis consumers spent about $25 billion in 2021, according to the Leafy Jobs Report, and only 25% of the potential demand is currently being met.
That untapped market demand could foreshadow job security for those seeking a career in the cannabis industry - in states where marijuana use is legal, of course.
Interested in more information?
Watch this short video to find out what the five top jobs in the cannabis market are.
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[@gnarmarmilla]

Wow, 97k as a bud trimmer? Every one of those jobs I have seen online starts at 34k. I currently make 86-105k per year as a laboratory technician for a power plant but they won’t let me use cannabis as a medicine so I am hoping to change jobs. Thank you very much for making this video. You’ve inspired me to look harder

[@TupeloBranch]

Check out vangst jobs

[@MoAli-wm4of]

Thats a huge shame, esp as a medical user. I had a similar scenario when I worked in a state lab where I did toxicology testing for various state LE agencies ... I ended up leaving and started up my own small business focused on cannabis analytical lab tests, consulting on extract lab setups and general canna lifecycle problem solving ... Combined my experience as a bench chemist and love for cannabis .... Sounds like your ready to map out the path to making ur dreams a reality

[@smartwatchonpluto]

Horticulture doesn't pay well. It's a passion industry and cannabis just a plant really.

[@selfdestructbutton.]

licensed grower is the legend

[@ProdFocus-bk7wf]

Good video, seems pretty accurate at least from the data you provided. It would’ve been nice to have seen some short descriptions or maybe introduction titles that lead to the higher waged positions in the cannabis field.

[@bkr1064]

from OH here and we are rec aswell now too 👌

[@LockheedDChase]

I'm planning to work in canada and i would like to apply as a bud trimmer there i have an experience as factory worker i hope it may suffice. Later on i'll take agricultural course and become a licensed grower.

[@BountifulBudsOnABudget]

Where are trimmers making $99k?! 😂😂😂😂

[@user-kd2hz4mc3f]

That’s fake in CT it starts at 20 to 28 dollars an hour

[@RamilParaiso-od2wc]

How to apply?!!🙏

[@user-po3my4kk6z]

That was hard

[@artpinakachooyy7323]

I want to apply im from philippines

[@mountainboy_1999]

I want to give the chance to any farming position in my life time ❣

[@user-hd1yf7ge4t]

An extractor makes more than a grower?wtf?

[@alencorbic5917]

I do need a job in cannabis industry. It's my dream job. I have a wife and a kid on the way and never have I ever worked with what I love. So...if anyone in the world would give me a chance I ashore you that you will have a professional trustworthy employee. I am not from US or Canada... sadly for now I am a foriner. This could mean a life changing experience for me and my family. If anyone would listen to what I have to say and how I feel about the industry let me know. Thank you and have a nice day 🍀

[@lostsoul..]

Can you smoke 10 joints a day ?

[@alencorbic5917]

4 a day. I love smoking it, smelling it and touching the weed but I also know it's not only about that. If you use it you need to respect it as well. It's not for everyone and it's not for people to abuse it. The only thing I can say for sure is that if everyone in the world would smoke one a day the world would be a better place.

[@kimbok101]

Look up gov funded college programs like in nyc, the top earners of the cannabis industry have a phd , or look for entry level jobs in legal states

[@user-nx5hq3gw4s]

​@@kimbok101a PhD? Pothead Degree 😂

[@G2Fadded]

Bros wife is being born while his kid is ❤😂 (no disrespect jus a joke)

[@sisirasenarathne9395]

Can l apply that jobs...?

[@yudhvirsingh132]

Which degree should be done to get these jobs, and from where ?

[@Sm0_0thii]

Oaksterdam University

[@Scooter_Booter_Swag]

Can i join the team

[@nyhottcandy1104]

how do u start gettin a job in the cannabis indursty does anyone know that can get back to me

[@Chris-fi4ld]

You can literally go on indeed and even look for jobs as a trimmer and even just that helps you get your foot in the industry

[@AnarchyDemons]

@@Chris-fi4lddamn it ain’t no industries like near me it’s only cannabis shops 😞

[@Chris-fi4ld]

@@AnarchyDemons where are you from?

[@AnarchyDemons]

@@Chris-fi4ld georgia

[@ProdFocus-bk7wf]

@Chris-fi4ld this is also a great way to get some good jobs in the cannabis business, however you definitely don’t want to be stuck as your average labor trimmer

[@user-po3my4kk6z]

How many billion yea theyll give me cookies or wana

[@user-xm4fu7hi9r]

16/hr grower 16/hr trimmer 17/hr cloner 20-23/ production director Yall are full of shit. Second year. Cloning dept. 4280-2300 a week in clones... 17/hr........ Hog wash.

[@user-kd2hz4mc3f]

So true in CT pay starts at 20 to 28 an hour