New research has identified the states offering the best conditions for office workers across America, with New Hampshire taking the top spot.
The study by work management company Asana examined factors including wages, job availability, internet speeds, and employment density to determine which locations provide the most favorable environment for office professionals. Job openings data were sourced from Jooble, while wage and density data were obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and internet speed data were sourced from Wise Voter.
Utah Office Work Study Results
Utah holds the 4th position in the national study evaluating the best environments for office workers with a score of 79.365. The state leads the entire country in employment density for this sector, providing 3,948 office jobs per 100,000 residents. While the average yearly wage of $47,105 and the rate of 51 job openings per 100,000 people are slightly lower than other top-five states, the sheer volume of available roles remains a primary strength. Additionally, the state supports these professionals with reliable infrastructure, including internet speeds averaging 314.1 Mbps.
Top 10 States for Office Workers
| Rank | State | Index Score | Avg. Yearly Wage | Office Jobs per 100k People | Internet Speed (Mbps) | Job Openings per 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 80.48 | $50,058 | 3,723 | 317.9 | 64 |
| 2 | North Dakota | 79.61 | $48,619 | 3,880 | 244.3 | 63 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 79.374 | $52,527 | 2,952 | 433.3 | 66 |
| 4 | Utah | 79.365 | $47,105 | 3,948 | 314.1 | 51 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 78.93 | $55,273 | 2,931 | 401.2 | 75 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 77.93 | $53,410 | 3,436 | 304.2 | 63 |
| 7 | Kansas | 77.73 | $42,868 | 3,387 | 325.7 | 70 |
| 8 | Alaska | 77.67 | $52,900 | 2,877 | 285.1 | 73 |
| 9 | New Jersey | 77.64 | $54,350 | 3,343 | 427.8 | 50 |
| 10 | Idaho | 77.49 | $47,085 | 3,827 | 230.1 | 45 |
New Hampshire scored 80.48 on the comprehensive index, the highest among all states. The Granite State offers office workers an average yearly wage of $50,058, with 3,723 office jobs per 100,000 residents. With 64 job openings per 100,000 people and solid internet speeds averaging 317.9 Mbps, New Hampshire secures the top spot with less than a one-point margin.
North Dakota ranks second with a score of 79.61 despite its smaller population. The state has 3,880 office jobs per 100,000 residents, which is the second-highest number in the country. North Dakota office workers earn an average of $48,619 annually, also coming in with 63 office job openings per 100,000 people.
Rhode Island takes third place with a score of 79.374 and offers the third-highest job opening rate at 66 per 100,000 people. The state’s office workers have wages averaging $52,527, significantly higher than in many other states studied. Rhode Island also features excellent internet speeds averaging 433.3 Mbps, the third-fastest nationwide.
Utah follows close behind with a score of 79.365, and stands out with the highest concentration of office jobs in the nation at 3,948 per 100,000 residents. With yearly wages averaging $47,105, Utah demonstrates strong employment numbers despite job openings being lower than in many other states.
Massachusetts completes the top five with a score of 78.93. The state sees the fifth-highest average yearly wage at $55,273 and leads the nation in job opening rate with 75 per 100,000 people. It also reports a high internet speed of 401.2 Mbps.
A spokesperson from Asana commented on the findings: “Office professionals across America face vastly different prospects depending on location. States offering the strongest combination of competitive wages, job availability, and technological infrastructure create the most favorable working conditions. The data shows that smaller states often provide surprisingly strong environments for office workers, with many offering better overall packages than larger, more populous locations.”
Sources:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm
- Jooble - https://jooble.org/
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook - https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/
- Wise Voter - https://wisevoter.com/state-rankings/average-internet-speed-by-state/
Methodology:
This study assessed multiple factors affecting office work conditions across all 50 US states. Data on wages and current employment numbers were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings data from Jooble, and internet speed information from Wise Voter.
The jobs included in the analysis are those classified as office and administrative support occupations according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which include:
- Bill and Account Collectors
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Customer Service Representatives
- Desktop Publishers
- Financial Clerks
- General Office Clerks
- Information Clerks
- Material Recording Clerks
- Public Safety Telecommunicators
- Postal Service Workers
- Receptionists
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Tellers
All factors were indexed on a 100-point scale and weighted equally to create the final rankings.