Texans Are NOT The Hardest Workers In America According To Recent Survey

With the heat in Texas during the summer, you would think that Texans would be among the hardest workers in America. But according to a recent study, that is not the case.

As Americans, we take pride in our work ethic, with research indicating that we put in an average of 1,799 hours a year. This figure highlights a significant commitment to hard work, reflecting our culture's value on productivity and achievement.

How Do Americans Compare To Other Countries?

Americans work 456 hours more annually than their German counterparts, yet they work 408 hours less than Mexicans. A recent report also stated that Americans work more hours than countries like Sweden, France, and Belgium as well.

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An interesting fact is that despite the high number of hours worked, only 48% of American workers utilize all their vacation days. This shows a trend where many folks in Texas would rather stay hard at work instead of taking the well-deserved time off.

Hardest Working States In America

WalletHub recently came out with its annual list of the hardest-working states in America. They rated the states on 10 key indicators, including average workweek hours, the share of workers with multiple jobs, average commute time, and annual volunteer hours per resident.

Coming out on top was North Dakota which makes sense because what is there to actually do in that state? Nevertheless, you can check out the embedded graph below to see where other states faired.

Texas ranks 7th in the United States for the number of hours worked annually, but, I'm not gonna lie, I feel like we should be much higher due to our unique blend of industries like technology, farming, and energy that create opportunities in environments that encourage long hours.

Leading the charge are states like North Dakota, Alaska, Nebraska, and Wyoming, which consistently report higher average work hours. While Texas may not top the list for the highest hours worked, it remains a significant player in the national workforce landscape.

You can head over to WalletHub for a complete analysis of their findings.