Which American states are working the hardest?

A new WalletHub study, highlighted by Newsweek, ranks the top 10 hardest-working states in America for 2025. North Dakota leads with near-total employment and long workweeks, followed by Alaska, South Dakota, Texas, and Hawaii. Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Maryland, and Nebraska complete the list, each reflecting a distinctive yet unyielding culture of productivity and perseverance.