By Jonathan Eberle |

A new study shows that Arizonans are among the hardest-working Americans, with the state ranking third in the nation for longest average working hours.

The research, conducted by global executive search firm Keller, analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2022 through 2024 to determine where U.S. workers are putting in the most time on the job. Across that three-year period, Arizona’s workforce averaged 116.43 annual hours worked, placing it just behind two other top-ranking states.

Breaking it down year by year, Arizonans logged 113.39 hours in 2022, 116.87 hours in 2023, and 119.01 hours in 2024, showing a steady upward trend in the state’s overall workload. A spokesperson for Keller noted that Arizona’s rapid population growth and expanding industries are key drivers behind the long hours.

“Arizona’s booming construction and healthcare industries, along with rapid population growth, have created sustained demand for longer workweeks,” the spokesperson said. “The Grand Canyon State’s workforce is balancing expansion in both service and industrial sectors.”

The findings underscore Arizona’s continued economic momentum, as the state has seen significant growth in sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. Keller’s study highlights how workforce trends vary widely across the U.S., with some states showing shorter workweeks even as national labor participation remains steady.

The firm, which specializes in global recruitment and executive placement, said the results reflect broader economic and demographic shifts shaping local job markets.

Jonathan Eberle is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.