Hardest-Working States in America (2026)

Arizona ranks 28th among nation's 'hardest-working' states

PHOENIX — Arizonans landed near the middle of the pack in a new ranking of the nation's hardest-working states, placing 28th overall in an analysis that considered everything from hours on the job and employment rates to second jobs and…

Hardest-Working States in America (2026)

Americans are hard workers, putting in an average of1,800 hours per year, according to the World Economic Forum. That’s 468 hours per year more than Germans work, but 405 fewer than Mexicans do, for example.

Hardest-Working States in America in 2026

Americans are hard workers, putting in an average of 1,800 hours per year, according to the World Economic Forum. That’s 468 hours per year more than Germans work, but 405 fewer than Mexicans do, for example. Even when given the chance to take time off, many Americans won’t, as nearly half of workers don't expect to use all of their allotted vacation days. It is possible to work hard without overdoing it, though. Hard work is key to success, and…