Percent Of People Drinking At Work [Survey]

Survey Summary. We surveyed 2,000 workers to find out who is drinking on the clock- and what they’re drinking. You can see which states have the most people saying “cheers” during work hours, and our most interesting findings below:

• 34% of workers admit to having had alcohol during work hours.

• You’ve heard of the wheat belt, what about the beer tie? There is a straight line of states- from North Dakota to Oklahoma- that love beer the most.

• 32% of drinkers surveyed are more likely to drink during work hours since Covid.

• While 26% of respondents say beer is their alcoholic beverage of choice, 30% want something stronger and are drinking liquor.

• Alaska has the most work-time drinkers, with 67% of workers admitting to drinking on the clock.

• Behind Alaska is Maine, New Mexico, and Oklahoma– all of which have over half of the workers indulging on the clock.

• Nebraska has the LEAST workers drinking during work hours, with only 13% sipping something alcoholic.

• Virginia, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Michigan are winners.

Keep reading to see each state’s favorite drink mapped- and more fun information from our survey.

Drinking At Work By State

Methodology

Zippia.com, a career resource website, conducted a study of 2,000 employees workers across the country to learn more about their habits involving alcohol and work.

Conclusion

The level of acceptability for drinking at your job may vary. Bus driver, for example, is a big, obvious no way. While working at a trendy startup with a beer cart may mean it’s perfectly appropriate to grab a lager with lunch.

However, regardless of company culture, it is not appropriate or professional to be intoxicated at work. Even at after hour work events with alcohol such as Christmas parties or company outings, those who over-indulge put their professional reputation at risk.

You can see a table of our mapped findings below:

Author

Kathy Morris

Kathy is the head of content at Zippia with a knack for engaging audiences. Prior to joining Zippia, Kathy worked at Gateway Blend growing audiences across diverse brands. She graduated from Troy University with a degree in Social Science Education.