Free Top 10 U.S. States with the Highest Labor Productivity (2020-2025) Chart
The chart titled “Top 10 States Leading U.S. Labor Productivity 2020–2025” showcases the states achieving the highest labor output per hour across the five-year period. California leads with an average productivity level nearing USD 85 per hour, reflecting its advanced technology, manufacturing, and service sectors. New York follows closely with roughly USD 83 per hour, sustained by strong financial and professional services industries. Ohio and Washington record averages around USD 80 per hour, benefiting from industrial modernization and innovation-driven workforces. Texas ranks mid-chart with about USD 78 per hour, while Virginia, Colorado, and Illinois hover between USD 75–77 per hour. New Jersey and Maryland round out the top 10, maintaining steady productivity near USD 74 per hour. The overall data highlights a trend of stable productivity gains across economically diverse states, emphasizing the U.S. workforce’s adaptability, skill advancement, and contributions to national economic resilience from 2020 to 2025.
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Average Labor Productivity (USD/hour) from 2020–2025 |
| California | 81.8 |
| New York | 80.4 |
| Ohio | 79.5 |
| Washington | 78.1 |
| Texas | 77.3 |
| Virginia | 76.1 |
| Colorado | 75.6 |
| Illinois | 75.3 |
| New Jersey | 74.9 |
| Maryland | 74.4 |
