The chart highlights the rapid increase in telework adoption across U.S. states from 2020 to 2025, showcasing how remote work has become a major workforce trend. California leads with a jump from 25% in 2020 to 40% in 2025, reflecting a 15-percentage-point increase. New York follows, rising from 20% to 35%, and Texas grows from 18% to 33%, both showing strong gains of 15 percentage points. Florida increases from 17% to 32%, and Illinois from 16% to 30%, both marking significant shifts toward flexible work. Washington sees one of the highest rates, climbing from 22% to 36%, and Virginia rises from 19% to 33%, both increasing by 14 points. Massachusetts moves from 21% to 35%, New Jersey from 18% to 31%, and Georgia from 15% to 28%, highlighting widespread telework adoption across the country.
| Labels | 2020 Rate (%) | 2025 Rate (%) | Increase (percentage points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | 40 | 15 |
| New York | 20 | 35 | 15 |
| Texas | 18 | 33 | 15 |
| Florida | 17 | 32 | 15 |
| Illinois | 16 | 30 | 14 |
| Washington | 22 | 36 | 14 |
| Virginia | 19 | 33 | 14 |
| Massachusetts | 21 | 35 | 14 |
| New Jersey | 18 | 31 | 13 |
| Georgia | 15 | 28 | 13 |
