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A study conducted by QR Code Generator has shed light on the varying workloads experienced across different states in the United States. Wisconsin is in the top 10 states for overworked workers, boasting an above-average annual working time. The analysis, based on employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, meticulously scrutinized weekly working hours to identify the states where residents are putting in the most time on the job annually.
Topping the list is Michigan, where residents clock in a staggering 1,866.8 hours on average each year. This figure represents an astonishing 8.05% more than the national average, translating to nearly six additional days of work annually compared to the typical American. Following closely behind is Wyoming, with an average annual working time of 1,820 hours. Despite a slight reduction in working hours compared to a decade ago, Wyomingites still outpace the national average by a significant margin, putting in an extra 92.35 hours per year.
South Carolina secures the third position on the list, with residents logging 1,809.6 hours annually. While this figure reflects a modest increase compared to a decade ago, it signifies a notable commitment to work among South Carolinians. Indiana claims the fourth spot, with an average annual working time of 1,804.4 hours. Although Hoosiers are putting in slightly fewer hours than they did ten years ago, they still surpass the national average by a considerable margin, working an additional 76.75 hours per year.
South Dakota rounds out the top five, with residents dedicating 1,799.2 hours annually to their work. Notably, South Dakotans not only work more than they did a decade ago but also exceed the national average by a significant margin, putting in an extra 71.55 hours per year compared to the typical American.
The remainder of the top 10 includes Connecticut, Wisconsin, Maine, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida, Iowa and Mississippi, each boasting an above-average annual working time.
In contrast, Nevada emerges as the state with the fewest annual working hours, tallying just 1,638 hours per year on average. This stark contrast with Michigan highlights significant disparities in work patterns across states, with Nevadans effectively working a whole extra month less than their counterparts in Michigan.
Remarkably, the study also reveals a downward trend in working hours across the nation over the past decade. In 2015, Americans worked an average of 1,785 hours annually, compared to 1,728 hours in 2024, representing a reduction of 57 hours per year or 3.22%.
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Furthermore, Americans work more on average than their counterparts in several other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain and Germany.
Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson for QR Code Generator emphasized the significance of these insights in informing discussions on workplace policies and initiatives aimed at promoting healthier work-life balance and productivity nationwide. The study underscores the importance of addressing disparities in workloads across different regions to foster a more equitable and sustainable work environment for all.
