Americans who work in the marijuana industry are the happiest in the country

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According to a recent study, people employed in the cannabis sector across America appear to be the most content among their colleagues in other conventional industries such as food services (catering), coffee shops, and retail stores.

Working with cannabis (marijuana) seems to have a different effect on mood compared to consuming it, as it appears to bring about feelings of happiness rather than just increasing appetite.

Based on the Deputy’s 2025 Shift Pulse Survey, it appears that the Tobacco, E-cigarette & Marijuana industry took the lead in job satisfaction among shift workers, with an impressive 91.87% expressing a favorable opinion about their work.

Deputy stated in the report that this situation might indicate a more robust work environment and wage parity with market rates, particularly in fast-growing, recently established industries that emphasize keeping their employees, as they expand at an accelerated pace.

Following closely behind were the Catering sector (with approximately 90.90%) and the Cafes/Coffee Shops industry (at around 89.73%). These sectors are recognized for their high-energy work environments, as well as team spirit, adaptability, and a strong sense of purpose.

The study, utilizing data from more than 1.5 million surveys conducted between April 2024 and April 2025, traced job satisfaction across ten primary hourly industries. In general, job satisfaction among American workers showed a slight decrease compared to the previous year, dropping from 80% in 2024 to 78.5%.

Marijuana workers are happier than delivery drivers

Towards the end of the list, we find sectors like Pharmacies & Chemists, where approximately 14% of employees expressed dissatisfaction. Delivery & Postal Services (13.82%), Animal Health (12%), and Doctor’s Offices (12%) were not far behind, implying that high-stress conditions and inflexible work schedules might be leading to burnout in these fields.

According to the report, this year’s thriving industries indicate a significant pattern: feeling connected to a purpose, having a predictable routine, and maintaining control over one’s daily tasks can be equally, if not more, important than professional status or income on their own.

The deputy highlighted the importance of considering location when assessing workers’ attitudes, suggesting that policymakers should design solutions according to the specific circumstances of each area.

The report emphasizes that employers and policy-makers should respond promptly: the environment where individuals reside significantly impacts their job satisfaction, and a unified national approach won’t resolve this issue without taking regional aspects into account.

As marijuana legalization and regulation become more widespread across the United States, not only consumers but also employees are finding themselves drawn to this growing industry.

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2025-06-26 21:48