As the economy gradually recovers from the pandemic’s blows, a new trend is emerging: Workers across the United States are quitting their jobs in notable numbers, a movement that follows the Great Resignation era.
Despite improvements, dissatisfaction over wages and working conditions continues to push many to leave their positions, with certain states seeing higher quit rates than others. This shift has given employees in areas with significant labor shortages more leverage to negotiate favorable employment terms.
To offer insights into where workers are most inclined to resign, WalletHub has analyzed the data, ranking all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on their job resignation rates.
Here are the top 15 states where employees are quitting the most.
#15 Oklahoma
Oklahoma has a total civilian workforce of 1,987,745, and in February 2024, 2.50% quit their jobs. The total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 2.78%.
#14 Florida
Florida has a total civilian workforce of 11,089,148; in February 2024, 2.50% quit their jobs. Also, the total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 2.80%.
#13 Tennessee
Tennessee has a total civilian workforce of 3,389,473, and in February 2024, 2.50% quit their jobs. The total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 2.91%.
#12 Colorado
Colorado has a total civilian workforce of 3,235,458, and in February 2024, 2.60% quit their jobs. The total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 2.51%.
#11 Louisiana
Louisiana has a total civilian workforce of 2,079,296; in February 2024, 2.60% quit their jobs. The total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 3.14%.
#10 Idaho
Idaho has a total civilian workforce of 969,471; in February 2024, 2.70% quit their jobs. Also, the total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 2.96%.
#9 Mississippi
Mississippi has a total civilian workforce of 1,229,509, and in February 2024, 2.70% quit their jobs. The total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 3.03%.
#8 West Virginia
West Virginia has a total civilian workforce of 790,432, and in February 2024, 2.70% quit their jobs. The total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 3.23%.
#7 Wyoming
Wyoming has a total civilian workforce of 293,404; in February 2024, 2.70% quit their jobs. Also, the total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 3.28%.
#6 Montana
Montana has a total civilian workforce of 577,655; in February 2024, 2.70% quit their jobs. Also, the total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 3.32%.
#5 Utah
Utah has a total civilian workforce of 1,802,490, and in February 2024, 2.80% quit their jobs. The total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 2.79%.
#4 Kentucky
Kentucky has a total civilian workforce of 2,024,556; in February 2024, 2.80% quit their jobs. Also, the total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 2.90%.
#3 Alaska
Alaska has a total civilian workforce of 357,988, and in February 2024, 2.80% quit their jobs. Also, the total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 3.50%.
#2 South Carolina
South Carolina has a total civilian workforce of 2,472,668, and in February 2024, 2.90% quit their jobs. Also, the total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 2.98%.
#1 Delaware
Delaware has a total civilian workforce of 508,210, and in February 2024, 3.00% quit their jobs. Also, the total number of job resignations for the last 12 months was 3.18%.
