Senior Living
Virginia Ranks 14th best state for older workersA new study shows Virginia is the No. 14 best state for older workers based on the criteria chosen. Seniorly released the study on the Best States for Older Workers after analyzing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau, and Federation of Tax Administrators.
Metrics included labor force participation, business growth rate, and age-related workplace discrimination. Six factors specific to seniors in each state were analyzed: median income, income tax, remote work, labor force participation, business growth rate, and age-related workplace discrimination. Cost of living was apparently not considered.
Among the findings, Virginia has a median household income of $64,938 for seniors (No. 10), 18.4% of older workers are working from home (No. 14) and 32.3% of older adults are in the labor force (tied for 15th). Maryland ranked No. 4. DC ranked No. 1.
A record 11.2 million seniors continue working in the U.S., Seniorly says, and 14.8 million seniors are projected to be in the workforce by 2033. As healthcare and living costs continue to rise, a growing number of seniors cannot afford to retire, while others opt to work, encouraged by better health, longevity and the flexibility of remote work.
The 10 best states for older workers are Washington, New Hampshire, Alaska, Maryland, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont.
https://www.seniorly.com/resource-center/seniorly-news/best-states-for-older-workers-2025