5 Reasons Why Jobs in the Cannabis Industry Pay More
By: Cannabis News Magazine
Tags: Marijuana

According to Glassdoor’s December 2018 Local Pay Report, cannabis jobs pay 11% more than the US median salary. It’s a growing industry that still has not reached its peak. If you’re curious about what roles employees are looking to fill, you can find a list of cannabis jobs at Mary’s List. Whether you’re a freelancer or looking for long term employment, Mary’s List is a platform that shows a variety of cannabis career opportunities for you to choose from. Here are the 5 reasons that will make you want to be part of this high-paying industry:

1. The Cannabis Industry Is New. While cannabis itself has been around for a long time, the legalization of its usage is new. With its legal usage being a completely new industry, it has become a subject of interest for the public, businessmen and even public figures. Education, public forums and information dissemination, are all necessary to let the public know about the proper usage of cannabis, as well as the risks and advantages of using it. Such information is critical in crafting regulation as well as vital for the health of citizens.

2. The Demand For Cannabis Is Increasing. With the usage of cannabis being legalized, it’s no wonder that the demand has skyrocketed — more people who have been using it for quite some time, are now able to use it without breaking any laws and it has already been considered as an option for medical treatment for some time. Even those who have been doubters or skeptical of the effects of cannabis are now curious now that it has been legalized. Another factor contributing to its increase in demand is that more pharmaceutical companies and businessmen are more open to conducting research in expanding the possible usage and product development of cannabis.

3. Investment For Cannabis-Related Business Is Booming. Just like any new technology, new trend and new design, entrepreneurs and investors are more drawn to invest in a cannabis-related business. Mainly because it is cheap and there are fewer competitors in the market. For pharmaceutical companies, now is the best time to invest research into other uses of cannabis as well as to investigate the dosage, risks and advantages of using cannabis for a certain period of time. With the increase in investment, there is a demand for employment not only in scientific research and development but also in the labor industry where different methods of cultivation are

done by laborers.

4. Cannabis Is Still An Ongoing Debate. Because cannabis is not legalized recreationally in the majority of the states in the United States, it has become a certain topic of interest not only for politicians but also for doctors, teachers and ordinary citizens. It has probably been discussed by many members of households as to how it affects them, even doctors have discussed it during their respective medical forums. Its controversy contributes to the interest of all kinds of professionals, thus making it interesting a hot topic within the general population. This leads to people actually reflecting on how they

can take advantage of it, whether it’s through business or employment.

5. The Legalization Of Cannabis Affects Many Other Industries. Along with the legalization of cannabis has come the increased regularization of it. Regulation is required to ensure that the usage of cannabis is not abused and its risks are given proper consideration by doctors and medical practitioners. With regularization, there is an increase in human resources needed — from government workers, lawyers and medical and scientific staff. With the growing availability of cannabis, there are more retail stores that sell it and are accessible to adults, which consequently leads to numerous employment opportunities in the field of human resources, sales, and logistics.

Lastly, not only do jobs open in the retail setting, but also in the agriculture industry — more cannabis farmers are capable of selling within the guidelines of the law and more farmers can invest further in the improvement of cultivation and maintenance of cannabis farms.