The 5 best states in America for senior workers — and the 5 worst
America's more than 11 million senior workers face varied workplace experiences depending on where they live
By
Ben Kesslen
A record 11.2 million Americans over 65 are currently in the workforce — and this number is only expected to rise.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as retirement becomes more out of reach and people continue to live longer, the country is set to see a massive 79% increase in workers above 75, and a 22.4% increase among those ages 65 to 74.
Seniorly, a senior living technology company, set out to find the best and worst states for employed older Americans by analyzing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Census Bureau, and the Federation of Tax Administrators.
The firm looked at a series of factors, including age-related discrimination, labor-force participation, and income. It also looked at remote work rates among older adults, income taxes, and new business growth.
Continue reading to see which five states are the best for senior workers — and which five are the worst.
5th Best: Colorado
4th Best: Maryland
3rd Best: Alaska
2nd Best: New Hampshire
Best: Washington
5th Worst: Kentucky
4th Worst: West Virginia
3rd Worst: Alabama
2nd Worst: Arkansas
Worst: Mississippi
