5 Worst States to Work in the US

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1. South Dakota

Union Affiliation Rank: 3

Fatality Rate Rank: 5

Average Rank: 4

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Dakota is the worst state for workers given the concerning rise in fatal work injuries. In 2022 alone, 27 lives were lost due to work-related incidents, a disturbing increase noted by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This bleak trend contrasts with the nationwide statistics, revealing a 5.7% spike in fatal work injuries across the country.

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