Why New Jersey Isn’t a Top Hard-Working State

If you live in New Jersey and you work hard, the results of a recent study naming America's hardest-working states are not going to make you happy.

What Is The Hardest-Working State In America?

New Jersey residents are good, hard-working people who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty, but are we among the hardest-working states in the nation?

According to recent research by WalletHub, the answer is no. But that isn't the worst news for Garden State residents in this published report.

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The results of this data have New Jersey workers much closer to the bottom of the list than the top. We are ranked as the 40th hardest-working state in America.

Why Is New Jersey Near The Bottom Of The Hardest Working States List?

The study combines many factors to determine the hardest-working states in the country, but the two main categories are Direct Work Factors and Indirect Work Factors.

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How did New Jersey do in these categories? We'll give you the better news first. For Indirect Work Factors, New Jersey is ranked 22^nd in the nation.

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The bad news is that the Garden State ranks in the # 41 spot when it comes to Direct Work Factors.

What Is The Hardest Working State In America?

The experts have determined that the hardest-working state in the country is North Dakota, with a total score that almost doubles the score New Jersey received.