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The 5 best states in America for senior workers — and the 5 worst

The 5 best states in America for senior workers — and the 5 worst

America's more than 11 million senior workers face varied workplace experiences depending on where they live

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A record 11.2 million Americans over 65 are currently in the workforce — and this number is only expected to rise.

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as retirement becomes more out of reach and people continue to live longer, the country is set to see a massive 79% increase in workers above 75, and a 22.4% increase among those ages 65 to 74.

Seniorly, a senior living technology company, set out to find the best and worst states for employed older Americans by analyzing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Census Bureau, and the Federation of Tax Administrators.

The firm looked at a series of factors, including age-related discrimination, labor-force participation, and income. It also looked at remote work rates among older adults, income taxes, and new business growth.

Continue reading to see which five states are the best for senior workers — and which five are the worst.

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5th Best: Colorado

5th Best: Colorado

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4th Best: Maryland

4th Best: Maryland

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3rd Best: Alaska

3rd Best: Alaska

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2nd Best: New Hampshire

2nd Best: New Hampshire

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Best: Washington

Best: Washington

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5th Worst: Kentucky

5th Worst: Kentucky

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4th Worst: West Virginia

4th Worst: West Virginia

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3rd Worst: Alabama

3rd Worst: Alabama

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2nd Worst: Arkansas

2nd Worst: Arkansas

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Worst: Mississippi

Worst: Mississippi

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