The Brief
- WalletHub ranked South Dakota as the nation’s hardest-working state, followed by North Dakota, Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming.
- The ranking considered 10 measures, including workweek hours, employment rates, multiple-job holders, unused vacation time and leisure time.
- Alaska had the nation’s longest average workweek at 41.4 hours, while South Dakota posted the highest employment rate.
A new analysis reveals that the amount Americans work varies significantly by state.
WalletHub compared all 50 states across 10 indicators grouped into two categories: “Direct Work Factors” and “Indirect Work Factors.” The measures included average weekly hours worked, the percentage of workers holding multiple jobs and the amount of leisure time people had each day.
South Dakota Takes the Top Spot
Big picture view:
South Dakota ranked No. 1 as the hardest working state, with several indicators contributing to its position.…