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How Much An Acre Of Land Costs In Each State

Cost Of An Acre In Each State Research Summary The state with the cheapest land in the U.S. is Arizona, where one acre costs an average of $4,200. The state with the most expensive land in the U.S. is Rhode Island, where one acre costs a whopping $350,400. The average acreage of property in the […]

17 Best Desk Jobs: Office Jobs for Every Skill Level

Some high paying desk jobs include investment fund manager, information technology manager, and attorney. Entry level desk jobs include payroll specialist, receptionist, and communications associate.

Each State’s Favorite Easter Treat (Spoiler: Apparently some people DO like Peeps)

Favorite Easter Treats Summary 14 out of 50 states make hard-boiled eggs their top Easter food priority. Americans buy over 700 million Peeps each year. Over 180 million eggs are purchased around Easter every year. In 2022, Americans spent $6.58 billion on Easter food. For most 9-to-5’ers, Easter won’t get you a holiday off from […]

Virtual And Zoom Meeting Distraction Statistics [Survey]

Survey Summary. Social distancing has more workers dialing in from home, trying to focus on all the distractions and temptations of home. Other workers are struggling with technical issues. Some are stuck putting up with their coworkers’ tech issues and sick of saying, “Can you mute yourself?” for the one-thousandth time. With that in mind, […]

Salary Survey: Half Of Workers Are Willing To Share Their Salary (And The Other Half Are Losing Out)

Salary Sharing Research Summary On average, 50% of workers are willing to share their salaries at work. Salary sharing is most popular in Iowa, where 84.6% of workers share their salaries. No workers are sharing their salaries in these 2 states: Idaho, and Rhode Island. On average, 30% of workers aren’t comfortable sharing their salaries […]

Remote Work Survey: Covid-19 Has Changed The Future Of Work

Research Summary. There’s never been a more unprecedented shift from in-office work to remote work than there was in 2020. The fact is that most Americans now favor remote work over any in-person options, so we surveyed 2,000 American workers to find out why. According to our research: Key Takeaways: 63% of workers are more […]

Top 100 Best Companies for Visa Sponsorships

If you’re looking for a job and need sponsorship to work in the US, you have come to the right place. Because, sure, you can google things like ‘jobs that sponsor visas’ and get a fairly long list of articles and sites that promis, or perhaps that have the biggest names — but here, we […]

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A Peak into American Hero Dr. Fauci’s Resume

Physician. Scientist. Educator. Humanitarian. Public Health Leader. Dr. Anthony Fauci has been many things for millions of people throughout his career. Now as we sit at home waiting to rejoin the outside world, he is a COVID-19 task force leader. Since we’ve all been leaning on his guidance for the past few months, we thought […]

It’s Official, Politics Makes It Hard To Focus At Work (2020 Election)

Discussing Politics In The Workplace Research Summary There’s no avoiding politics in Rhode Island, with 71% of workers discussing it in the workplace. “Leave it at home”, says Nebraska and Montana, where only 25% of workers discuss politics in the workplace. A total of 54% of all US workers do not talk about politics at […]

Survey: Here’s Why Your Coworkers Are Getting You Sick

Research Summary. It’s unsettlingly common how many Americans show up to work sick. Whether due to a lack of PTO, a mountain of work that waits for no flu, or seasonal allergies, workers come in spewing their germs all over the place. To better understand why your coworkers are so disgusting, we surveyed 1,000 American […]

Survey: The majority of workers are exhausted, here’s why

Research Summary. There’s nothing worse than exhaustion in the workplace, and it’s a huge problem in the US. From stress and anxiety to terrifying family obligations, we’ve surveyed the main causes of workplace exhaustion in the US, as well as how we most often cope. According to our research: Key Takeaways: Stress is the number […]

Here’s How Much It Takes To Be Middle Class In Each State (Most and Least Expensive States)

Middle-Class Income By State Research Summary The state with the lowest barrier of entry to becoming middle-class is Arkansas, where an average annual income of $40,928 is enough. The state with the highest middle-class income is Hawaii, where you haven’t made it unless you earn at least $122,695 per year. Nationally, the average annual income […]

Each State’s Favorite Valentine Candy

State’s Favorite Valentine Candy Summary 45 out of 50 states prefer to buy chocolate on Valentine’s Day. 56% of all US consumers buy candy on Valentine’s Day. Up to 36 million boxes of heart-shaped chocolates are sold each year for Valentine’s Day. 47% of people say they’ll buy themselves a box of chocolates in 2023. […]

How Much Time Remote Workers Saved Not Commuting During The Pandemic

Commute Time Saved By Remote Workers Research Summary New Yorkers saved the most time on their commutes during the Pandemic, at an average of 291 hours per year. Workers in South Dakota must not have a lot of traffic, as they only saved 149 hours. Workers in New York City, NY saved a whopping 360 […]

Democratic Vs. Republican Jobs: Is Your Job Red Or Blue?

As much as HR might wish it wasn’t so, politics are part of the workplace. From pleasant enough water cooler talk to heated discussions, nearly half of Americans talk politics at work. However, depending on your job, what that conversation sounds like might vary. It could be pretty liberal, pretty right, or somewhere in the […]

No Ragrets: The Most Popular Tattoo In Each State

Tattoos By State Research Summary States generally like a wide range of tattoos, but cats, zodiac signs, and marine mammals are particularly popular. Butterfly tattoos are the most commonly searched on the web across the US, with an average 12,100. Approximently 30% of Americans have tattoos. The number of people with tattoos in the US […]

These Are The 10 Fastest Shrinking Jobs In America

Fastest Shrinking US Jobs Research Summary Tobacco manufacturing is the fastest shrinking job in the US, projected to shrink -51% by 2031 Nurse practitioner is the fastest growing job in the US, projected to grow at a rate of 46% Tank & Armored Vehicle Manufacturing is the fastest shrinking industry in the US, shrinking at […]

The 8 Fastest Growing Green Jobs In America

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It’s Official: “Entry-Level” Isn’t About Experience, It’s About Crappy Pay

“Entry level job opening, 3 years experience required.” Ever seen that in a job posting? It’s no secret that many entry-level job postings require years of experience and a list of skills that rival a CVS receipt in length. It leaves many job seekers in a conundrum, “How do I get a job to get […]

The Most Diverse Tech Jobs

Technology offers a wide range of better-than-average paying jobs, with huge growth potential. Unfortunately, for many workers barriers remain in place that prevent or discourage them from STEM jobs. We used our curated demographics data to find the jobs in tech with the highest percentage of workers of color– and which ones fit the stereotype […]

The Most In Demand Tech Skills, According To Over 3 Million Job Postings

Tech is constantly changing and so are the tech skills employers are looking for. In just a few years, a new tech tool can surge from infancy to widespread use, while once-prominent tools can fall sharply out of favor. This means that the tech skills employers demand are also constantly shifting. For workers in technology, […]

Male Vs. Female Jobs: Jobs Dominated By One Gender

According to the BLS, 46.8% of the US workforce is female. However, many jobs skew heavily male or female. In fact, your odds of getting a male Kindergarten teacher is about 1-in-100. Is your AC broken? Only about a 1% chance the worker who comes to fix it is a woman. Whether due to stereotypes, […]

Here’s How Many Hours Workers Are Actually Productive (And What They’re Doing Instead)

The typical American workday might be 8 hours, but are workers actually productive for a full 8 hours? We didn’t need to survey workers to tell you “no.” Anyone who’s worked in a conventional office can tell you that small talk, coffee breaks, and internet distractions add up. But exactly how many hours at work […]

The 25 Jobs With The Highest Covid-19 Death Rates

While the pandemic had many US workers joining the remote workforce, many workers could not work remotely. To complicate matters, some jobs make socially distancing at work highly difficult and put you into contact with a wide range of people. Using data from a new study from UCSF’s Institute for Global Health Sciences, we highlighted […]

The Impact Of Covid On Women Workers

Key Findings 41% of women workers experienced some type of job interruption since the start of 2020. 14% of older women workers lost a job, while 13% reduced hours, 9% were furloughed, 7% experienced a temporary layoff, and 4% had reduced salary/hourly wage. More African American and Hispanic women lost jobs than did White or […]

The Oldest Company In Each State That Is Still Running Today + The Oldest Company In America

If running a business hard, keeping that business going for more than a century is almost impossible. According to the BLS, only 15% of businesses make it one decade. 20% don’t even last a year. Yet, in every state, there are notable exceptions that have defied the odds. The 50 businesses below have defied the […]

The Most Diverse Companies For 2022

The large, mid-sized, and small companies with the most diverse workforces-- including race, gender, and education.

How Does CarGurus Make Money?

From finding the ideal make and model, to sticking to your budget, to working with sometimes less-than-helpful dealerships, buying a car can be stressful. CarGurus is a website that helps buyers find the perfect car by allowing them to look at ranked listings from a variety of sellers all at once. Because it’s free for […]

How Does Thumbtack Make Money?

If you offer a service such as appliance repair, piano lessons, or photography, you know how difficult it can be to find clients. Enter: Thumbtack, a platform that connects service providers with customers. But since it’s free for customers to use, how does Thumbtack make money? In this article, you’ll learn more about how Thumbtack […]

How Does Duolingo Make Money?

If you, like many others, have made a new year’s resolution to learn a new language at any point, you’ve likely heard of Duolingo. Its method of language learning through a free, game-like app has taken the world by storm. But how does Duolingo make money if its app is free? In this article, we’ll […]

The 10 Most Hungover States on New Year’s Day

Most Hungover States Research Summary Colorado is the most hungover state in the US, with an average hangover search volume of 100. South Dakota is the least hungover state in the US, with an average hangover search volume of 0. Louisiana likes champagne the most on New Years, while South Dakota likes it the least. […]

The Top 10 Most Crowded Schools By State (Average Class Size By State)

Average Class Size By State Research Summary Utah has the most crowded schools, with an average class size of 26 students. Maine has the least crowded schools, with an average class size of only 17 students. The national average class size in the US is 24 students as of 2022. 68.1% of teachers agree that […]

Dog States vs Cat States: States With The Most Dogs

Dog vs Cat States Research Summary Arkansas is the biggest dog-lover state out there, with 48% of the population owning a dog. Massachusetts has the lowest percentage of dog owners in the US, at only 24%. Only 9 states have more cat owners than dog owners- 5 of them are in the northeast. The Labrador […]

The Top 10 States That Play The Most Dungeons And Dragons (And The Least)

D&D By State Research Summary Utah plays the most D&D in the US, followed by Idaho, Oregon, Maine, and Vermont. New York plays the least D&D in the US, followed by New Jersey, Mississippi, Georgia, California. Monks are the most popular class, being favored by 19 states. Ranger and Druid tie for 2nd most popular […]

Hey Good-Lookin’, What’s Cookin: The Food Each State is Known For

Foods States Are Known For Research Summary Despite a massive interior, 11 states are well known for their seafood. Americans also like their meat and sandwiches, with 7 states being well known for one or the other respectively. Illinios is the only state that’s most well known for its pizza; what gives New York? When […]

Each State’s Most Popular New Year’s Resolution

Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions Research Summary Seeking Therapy is the most popular New Year’s resolution, being the top choice in 12 states. Wanting to lose weight is also a popular New Year’s resolution, being the most popular choice in 8 states. 23% of Americans wanted to start living healthier as their New Year’s resolution […]

Let’s Talk Christmas Trees: States That Grow The Most Trees And Employ The Most Workers

Christmas Tree Industry By State Research Summary California has the most Christmas tree-related jobs in the country, at 23,738. Oregon pays the most wages out to those working in the Christmas tree industry, at a total of $305.97 million. Oregon also harvests the most Christmas trees in the U.S., at a total of 6.44 million. […]

States with the Snowiest Christmas

Snowiest States Research Summary The state with the snowiest Christmas in the U.S. is Michigan, with a 36% chance of snowfall on December 25th. The state with the least snowy Christmas in the U.S. is Hawaii, with a 0% chance of snowfall on December 25th. Alaska has the highest median snow depth in the U.S., […]

How Much Do People Spend On Holiday Gifts? [Survey]

How Much Do People Spend On Holiday Gifts Research Summary The state where people spend the most on gifts in the US is Alaska, where the average person spends between $1,000 and $1,499 on gifts. 50% of people spend less than $250 on holiday gifts. 90% of people spend less than $1000 on holiday gifts. […]

Each State’s Most Embarrassing Thanksgiving Google Search

Most Embarrassing Google Search By State Research Summary Stuffing was the most Google-searched Thanksgiving recipe in 2021, being #1 in 49 out of 50 states. The most google searched Thanksgiving question in 2022 is “When is Thanksgiving?” Imagine showing up at a vacant aunt’s house on Wednesday. In 2022, searching for Thanksgiving dessert has been […]

Survey: Why Do People Quit Their Jobs?

Why People Quit Research Summary 66% of people would quit their jobs due to money, making it the most common reason for leaving. Out of the options provided, a Company’s social impact is the least common reason people would quit, at only 18%. The second most common reasons for quitting include unpleasant coworkers and a […]

The Most Popular Beer In Each State (Hint: They Are Pretty Basic)

Most Popular Beer Research Summary The most popular beer brand in the US is Budweiser, being the favorite of 27 states. As of 2021, the global beer industry has a market size of $768.17 billion. Americans consume over 6.3 billion gallons of beer each year. The global beer industry is projected to grow at a […]

This is How Much You Need To Earn To Buy a House In Each City (And What’s Unattainable For The Average Worker)

Earnings To Buy a House Research Summary The least affordable city in the US is Los Angeles, California, where the average home costs $642,400, but the median income is only $62,142. The most affordable city in the US is Detroit, Michigan, where the average home costs only $66,300! The city with the most expensive homes […]

The Food Each State Hates The Most

Most Hated Foods Research Summary The most hated food in the US is Olives, being named the worst by 13 states. Anchovies are also unpopular, with 12 states saying it’s the worst food. There are only 10 foods collectively despised by different states: olives, anchovies, eggplant, beets, turkey bacon, bologna, sushi, well-done steak, carrots and […]

Craft Beer for the Win: The States with the Most Breweries

States With The Most Breweries Research Summary The state with the most breweries per capita is Vermont, where there are 68 breweries or 1 brewery per every 140 mi². The state with the least breweries per capita is Mississippi, where there are 14 breweries or 1 brewery per every 3,460 mi². The state with the […]

The States With The Most (And Least) People On Food Stamps

States With The Most Food Stamps Research Summary New Mexico has the highest percent of food stamp recipients at 21.49%. California has the highest amount of food stamp recipients at 3,987,751. Only 5.54% of people in Wyoming receive food stamps, less than any other state in the US. 26,697,330 Americans receive food stamps (12.4% of […]

The States With The Most (And Least) Debt Per Person

States With The Most Debt Research Summary The state with the most debt is Massachusetts, where the average debt per person is $11,171. The state with the least debt is Tennessee, where the average debt per person is only $893. Total personal debt in the US has reached $14.96 trillion. 77% of American households have […]

Here Are the States Americans Don’t Want to Live In Anymore (2023)

States Losing Population Research Summary The state Americans are leaving the most is Alaska, where there’s been a population change of -0.80% resulting in the loss of -5,893 residents. The state Americans are moving to the most (proportionally) is Idaho, where there’s been a population change of 1.87% resulting in 32,857 new residents. The state […]

The Most Hostile States For Felons (And The Most Friendly)

Most Hostile States For Felons Research Summary The most hostile state for felons is Mississippi, with 11% of felons being disenfranchised and voting restrictions for anyone with prison, parole, or probation. The most friendly state for felons is Vermont, where no felons are disenfranchised and no voting restrictions. In the US, there are 5.17 million […]

The Most Woke States (And The Least)

Most Woke States Research Summary The most woke state in the US is Oregon, where 9.3% of the population has attended a BLM protest and there are 956 organic farms. The least woke state in the US is Arkansas, where 0.7% of the population has attended a BLM protest and there are only 168 organic […]

The 10 Most Caffeinated States (And The Least)

Most Caffeinated States Research Summary The most caffeinated state in the U.S. is Vermont. On average New Mexico residents drink 2.4 cups of coffee a day- more than anywhere else. Hawaii has the most coffee shops compared to their population, with one shop for every 2,559 people. The Northeast region consumes more coffee than anywhere […]

The Rudest States In The United States (And The Most Polite)

Rudest States Research Summary The rudest state in the U.S. is Rhode Island, where the average tip is only 15.3% and 3.1% of the state’s drivers are considered rude. The least rude state in the U.S. is Mississippi, where the average tip is 17% and only 1% of the state’s drivers are considered rude. 42% […]

The States That Love Pickles the Most (And The Least)

States That Love Pickles Research Summary The state that loves pickles the most is Maine.. The state that just can’t stand pickles is Hawaii. Americans collectively consume a whopping 20 billion pickles each year. As of 2021, the global pickles market is worth $11.1 billion. Here’s the dill. Pickles are delicious. They’re the bread and […]

The Most Irish States In The US (And The Least)

Most Irish States Research Summary The most Irish state in the U.S. is New Hampshire, where 20.2% of the state’s residents are Irish. The least Irish state in the U.S. is Hawaii, where only 4.3% of the state’s residents are Irish. The most Irish city in the U.S. is Ocean City, NJ, which is 30.22% […]

The Most (And Least) Hated States, According To Its Neighbors And People Who Live There

Most Hated States Research Summary The most hated state in the U.S. is Illinois, where a whopping 25% of the state’s residents say it’s the worst state. The state most hated by other states is California, as 9 states say it’s the worst. 77% of Alaskans have pride in their state, more than any other […]

The Most Popular TV Show In Each State (Hint: It’s a 90s Throwback)

States’ Favorite TV Shows Research Summary The most common favorite TV show in the U.S. is Friends, favorited by 12 states. The other 28 TV shows only showed up as a favorite in 1 or 2 states. Only 12 of the favored TV shows have finished filming and are now reruns. The other 18 have […]

United States Of Cheese: Each State’s Favorite Cheese

Each State’s Favorite Cheese Research Summary Being the favorite of 8 states, Queso Blanco is the most popular cheese in the U.S. Cream cheese is the second most popular cheese in the U.S., enjoyed by 6 states. Soft cheeses were the favorite for 24 states, while semi-hard cheeses only appease 5 states. As of 2020, […]

The 10 Most Sunburned States (And The Least)

Most Sunburned States Research Summary The most sunburned state in the U.S. Hawaii, with the highest sunburn search volume of 100. The least sunburned state in the U.S. is Alaska, with a low sunburn search volume of only 19. 45% of Americans got sunburned in 2021. 82% of Americans don’t wear sunscreen at all in […]

The 10 Worst States For Marriage (And The Best)

Best States For Marriage Research Summary The best state for marriage is Georgia, where the average wedding costs only $19,142 and only 1.35% of married couples got divorced last year. The worst state for marriage is Montana, where the average wedding costs $23,000 and only 2.3% of married couples got divorced last year. Hawaii has […]

The Most Interesting Thing Each State Is Quarantine-Googling

Happiest States Research Summary Food has certainly been a popular thought during quarantine, with 19 states googling about snacks, drinks, and delivery. We’ve all been coping in different ways, but 6 states have decided that alcohol is the way to go. Google saw a 70% increase in traffic during the height of quarantine. It’s been […]

The 10 States That Love BBQ The Most (And Least)

States That Love BBQ The Most Research Summary The state that loves BBQ the most is Montana, with 16th highest number of BBQ restaurants per capita and a low search volume of 65. The state that’s the least into BBQ the most is Rhode Island, with 45th lowest number of BBQ restaurants per capita and […]

The 10 States With The Most Gyms (And The Least)

States With The Most Gyms Research Summary The state with the most gyms is Minnesota, where there are 10 gyms per 100,000 residents. The state with the least gyms is New York, where there are only 3 gyms per 100,000 residents. 6% of American workers say a paid gym membership is one of their most […]

The 10 Most Pizza-Loving States (And Each State’s Favorite Slice)

Pizza-Loving States Research Summary The state that loves pizza the most is Connecticut, where there are 3 pizza stores per capita. The state that dislikes pizza the most is Hawaii, where there’s only 1 pizza store per capita and their favorite pizza isn’t even Hawaiian. A whopping 29 states prefer cheese pizza over all other […]

The 10 Luckiest States in the U.S. (And The Most Unlucky)

Luckiest States Research Summary The luckiest state in the U.S. is Minnesota, with 22 big lottery winners and a life expectancy of 81 years. The least lucky state in the U.S. is Mississippi, with 0 big lottery winners and a life expectancy of only 74 years. The state with the most lottery winners is New […]

The 25 States With Minimum Wage Increases: Minimum Wage By State In 2023

Minimum Wage Increases Research Summary The state with the highest minimum wage increase was Virginia, where the minimum wage increased by $2.25 from $7.25 to $9.50. The state with the highest minimum wage in the U.S. is California, where the wage is currently $14.00. Only 5 states have never adopted a state minimum wage, including: […]

Exploding into Independence Day: States That Use the Most Fireworks

States That Use The Most Fireworks Research Summary The state that uses the most fireworks is Missouri, where there are 43.28 million firework imports and 6.9 imports per capita. The state that uses the least fireworks is Delaware, where there are no firework imports. Only 4 states have a ban on all consumer fireworks, including: […]

The 10 Nerdiest States (And Where The Nerds Want To Avoid)

Nerdiest States Research Summary The nerdiest state in the U.S. is Utah, with the highest number of searches for nerdy hobbies. The least nerdy state in the U.S. is Mississippi, where folks are too busy drinking sweet tea on game night to play D&D. There are between 12-15 million active Dungeons and Dragons players in […]

Map: The Sandwich Each State Is The Biggest Fan Of

Favorite Sandwich By State Research Summary BBQ sandwiches, tuna sandwiches and chicken sandwiches are the most popular in the U.S., each favored by 6 states respectively. 28 states prefer hot sandwiches over cold ones. Americans eat 300 million sandwiches every single day. Sandwich, it’s what for lunch. The average US worker spends $20 a week […]

The Worst States For Single Men Looking For A Date (And The Best)

Worst States For Single Men Research Summary The worst state for single men in the U.S. is Hawaii, where there are 100.1 men for every 100 women and 35% live with their parents. The best state for single men in the U.S. is Hawaii, where there are 96 men for every 100 women and only […]

The States Most Like A Country Song (And The Least Like One)

States Most Like a Country Song Research Summary The state most like a country song is Idaho, where 42% of the population owns a dog and there are only 21 people per square mile. Arkansas has the most dog lovers in the U.S., with 48% of households owning one. New Hampshire drinks the most alcohol […]

The 10 Most Expensive States To Retire (And The Least Expensive)

Moving can make the most of your retirement savings-- or drain them

Map Of Each State’s Favorite Snack (Spoiler: Some Are Better Choices Than Others)

Favorite Junkfoods Research Summary Oreos are the most popular snack in the U.S., favored by 5 states. 29 states favor sweet snacks over salty ones. Wyoming and North Dakota love their sunflower seeds, though maybe they didn’t have enough people for the survey and asked birds instead. All the “itos” chips (Fritos, Doritos, and Cheetos) […]

Surprising Map Of What Each State Buys The Most

What States Buy The Most Research Summary At least 4 states have weaponry and military-related items as their most purchased good. There are 12 states with a food as their most purchased item. At least 5 states have car parts as their most purchased item. Believe it or not, there are typically 300,000 items in […]

The 10 Best States for Hispanic Business Owners (And The Worst)

Best States For Hispanic Businesses Research Summary The best state in the U.S. for Hispanic-owned businesses is Texas, where 11.7% of businesses are Hispanic-owned and these businesses employ 617,270 workers. The worst state in the U.S. for Hispanic-owned businesses is Vermont, where only 0.20% of businesses are Hispanic-owned. There are 4.65 million Hispanic-owned companies – […]

The Best College In Each State For Getting A Job 2023

Best College in Each State Research Summary The college with the highest employment rate in the U.S. is Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, at 96.10%. The best state college with the lowest employment rate is University of Alaska Anchorage, in Alaska, at 83.35%. Those who earn a college degree are nearly 25% more likely to become […]

The 10 Loudest States in the U.S. (And The Most Quiet)

Loudest States Research Summary The loudest state in the U.S. is New Jersey, with 1,207 people per square mile and 371 cars per square mile. The most quiet state in the U.S. is Montana, with only 7 people per square mile and 3 cars per square mile. Polls show that Cincinnati, Ohio is ranked the […]

The 10 Most Obese States In The U.S. (And The Least Obese)

Most Obese States Research Summary The most obese state in the U.S. is Mississippi, where a whopping 39.5% of the state population is obese. The least obese state in the U.S. is Colorado, where only 23% of the state population is obese. One-third of all U.S. adults are obese. 22.2% of American teens between 12-19 […]

The Most (And Least) Common Birthdays In The US

Summary 9 out of 10 of the most common birthdays are in September. However, August is the most commmon birth month, with an average of 361,709 August babies each year in the United States. February is the least common birth month, with avereage of 316,891 babies born in February annually. Tuesday is the most common […]

The Highest Paying Job in Each State (and Lowest)

The Highest Paying Jobs Research Summary The most common highest paying job in the U.S. is the Surgeon, which is the top job in 20 states. The most common lowest paying job in the U.S. is the restaurant worker, who are the bottom of the barrel in 11 states. Surgeons get paid the most in […]

Industries With The Highest Turnover Rates

Research Summary. After extensive research, our data analysis team concluded: Food services and drinking places have the highest turnover rates, with workers staying on average only 1.8 years Food prep and serving related jobs (only 1.9 years) Employees in the utilities industry (7.4 years) experience the longest tenure in the private sector Workers in the […]

The 10 Happiest States In The U.S. (And The Unhappiest)

Why is the Midwest so happy?

Survey: 50% Of People Hate Their Jobs – Here’s Why

Survey Summary. If you’ve ever rolled out of bed with that feeling of dread knowing you have to go to work, you’re not alone. As it turns out, at least half of all Americans can’t stand their jobs, so we surveyed 1,000 American workers to find out why. According to our research: Key Takeaways: 50% […]

The Most Tired, Sleep Deprived States For Workers

70% of Americans say they don’t get enough sleep. However, some workers have it worse than others. 44% of night shift workers get less than six hours of sleep nightly on average. It got us thinking, are there some states as a whole where workers are more tired than others? Where the coffee flows copiously […]

Every US President’s First Job (Including Chicken Plucker, Carnival Worker, And Other Surprising Roles)

For the majority of us, first jobs aren’t exactly dream jobs. In fact, they often involve boring, tedious work and unpleasant tasks ranging from customer service to manual labor. After all, as unskilled labor with no track record, workers often have to scrape the bottom of the barrel to get that first job. Even a […]

The 6 Fastest Growing Jobs That Pay Over $100k

Choosing a career is tricky. Not only do you need to find a job you actually want to do, but you have to consider the salary and job availability. Using data from the BLS we found the jobs that will grow the most in the next decade– and that earn over $100,000 annually. The results? […]

Master’s Degrees That Actually Pay Off

For better or worse, higher education is an expensive investment in future earning potential. According to the National Student Clearinghouses since 2020, graduate enrollment has increased by 4.6%. Yet, with the student debt crisis and many students struggling to pay back their loans, the question looms, “Is it worth it?” We analyzed the data and […]

People In These States Call In Sick The Most, According To Google

Cough, cough. Nothing is worse than hearing that sound over a cubicle wall- or worse, seeing your coworker coughing their lung out in your open office. However, for a variety of reasons including lack of PTO, a mountain of work that waits for no flu, and seasonal allergies, workers come in spewing their germs all […]

The Whitest Jobs

According to the BLS, 78% of the workforce is white. However, much like the racial pay gap, there sadly still exists unequal opportunities and barriers for workers of color that make entering certain professions more difficult than others. Using data from the BLS, we found the jobs with the highest (and lowest) percentage of white […]

Which Industry Pays the Highest Data Scientist Salary? How To Make The Most Money As A Data Scientist

There are currently more than 66,000 open jobs for Data Scientists. This, coupled with a massive shortage of data talent and a high average salary of $97,953, make Data Science a promising career path. However, Data Science is a wide, diverse field that spans nearly every industry. It leaves job seekers with many options. What […]

Survey: Workers Want (And Enjoy!) Office Halloween Parties

Office celebrations can be an opportunity to break up the daily grind and build office culture. However, for every fun office celebration (or tempting bowl of candy in the communal kitchen), there is a cringe-y observation that leaves workers longing for their desks. We surveyed 1,000 workers to better understand workers’ thoughts on Halloween celebrations. […]

Do state politics impact companies located there? The data says yes

It’s no surprise that in a nation of 50 diverse states, each with their own policies, talent pool, and tax code, many companies often wonder if the grass is greener. However, 2020 and 2021 in particular have highlighted that location can also influence how potential customers and job candidates view you– with some companies finding […]

All The Wyoming Companies Impacted By The New Vaccine Mandate

80 million workers, or two-thirds of the country’s workforce, will be impacted by the White House’s new vaccine mandates. Under the new mandate, all employers with more than 100 workers will be required to either have them be vaccinated or have unvaccinated employees tested weekly for the virus. According to Zippia’s data, Wyoming based-companies will […]

The Jobs Most Likely To Require Covid Vaccination

Main Findings While vaccination requirements are on the rise, the vast majority of jobs still do not mandate Covid vaccines. Job openings in Minnesota are most likely (1.75% of job listings) to require vaccination. Job openings in Louisiana are least likely (0.32% of job listings) to require vaccination. Warehouse and healthcare jobs dominate vaccine mandates. […]

The Colleges With The Highest Earning Graduates In Each State For 2022

We analyzed College Scorecard and IPEDs data to determine which schools set up their students to make bank after graduating.

Your Birthday May Have Something To Do With Your Job

Ever read your horoscope? If so, you’re familiar (and maybe skeptical) of the idea that everything from your life love to your health is written in the stars. While the idea that when you’re born is responsible for your life direction seems a bit much to us stodgy career experts, it turns out there may […]

These Places Have The Most Expensive Office Spaces In The US

Going to the office can be expensive for workers. However, maintaining that office space can be pricey for employers, too. On average, companies need about 150 square feet per worker. That isn’t even taking into account the space you need for a foosball table or other amenities many companies rely on to lure in talent. […]

Here Are The Jobs People Think Are The Smartest (And The Ones They Don’t…)

For better or worse, your job influences how people view you. Anyone who has worked fast food and dealt with a condescending customer knows sometimes people make a lot of assumptions about you based on the uniform you’re wearing. Similarly, put on a white coat or a tie, and you’ll be surprised what stupidity can […]

The Most (And Least) Attractive Jobs For A Romantic Partner

When choosing a job, your first thoughts are no doubt about salary. But whether you realize it or not, the job you choose will impact almost every aspect of your life, including your love life. Not only do jobs correlate with marriage and divorce rates, they also can change how the world (AKA romantic prospects) […]