The American work ethic remains a defining characteristic of the nation’s culture, but recent data suggests that not all states embody this trait equally. A staggering 94% of U.S. service professionals report working more than 50 hours per week, far exceeding the standard 40-hour workweek.
A new study by WalletHub has shed light on which states awork the longest, while also raising questions about work-life balance across the country.
North Dakota emerged as the hardest-working state in America, boasting an impressive employment rate of over 98% for individuals aged 16 to 64. The state’s workforce clocks an average of 39.7 hours per week, ranking third nationally in this category. However, this commitment comes at a cost, with North Dakota recording the second-lowest amount of daily leisure time among all states.
Alaska secured the second position, with residents working an average of 41.6 hours per week – the highest in the nation. The state also ranked ninth in terms of workers holding multiple jobs, indicating a strong work ethic but potentially highlighting economic pressures.
Nebraska rounded out the top three, with 7.4% of its workforce juggling multiple jobs. The state also jas the fifth-highest volunteer hours per capita.
The study revealed some striking disparities across states:
Alaska’s average workweek is 12% longer than Utah’s, which has the shortest.
New York’s average commute time is 1.9 times longer than South Dakota’s, the shortest in the nation.
Mississippi has the highest share of workers leaving vacation time unused, 1.6 times higher than Ohio, which has the lowest.
Maine leads in workers with multiple jobs, with a rate 2.5 times higher than Florida’s, the lowest in this category.
Work-life balance concerns
Despite the strong work ethic displayed by many states, the study raises concerns about work-life balance. Only 48% of Americans reported using all of their paid time off last year.
Younger generations appear to be particularly affected by this imbalance with a striking 83% of millennials and Gen Z individuals in America reported feeling they did not have it. A Deloitte study also showed that balancing workj and life is the top concern of Gen Zers.
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