Americans in some states are spending far more time on the job than they did almost two decades ago, according to a new data analysis that shows workweek hours have surged in certain states.

An analysis by MyPerfectResume found that Texas leads the nation with a 34 percent increase in hours worked between 2007 and 2024. North Dakota follows with a 31 percent jump, while Utah saw a 29 percent rise. Other fast-growing states include Idaho (up 28 percent) and Arizona (up 23 percent).

At the other end of the spectrum, states such as Wyoming (down 6 percent), West Virginia (down 5 percent) and Alaska (down 4 percent) have seen declines, suggesting regional differences in labor-force patterns and economic demand.

The analysis used 2007 as a starting point because it marks the last full year b

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