• Louisiana has the worst work culture in America, with a score of just 22.28 out of 100
• Southern states dominate the bottom rankings, claiming four of the five worst positions.
• New Jersey leads the nation with the best work culture, scoring 73.77 out of 100

A new study has revealed that Louisiana has the worst work culture in America. The research by Hennessey Digital analyzed workplace conditions across all 50 states to determine which regions provide the best and worst environments for workers.

The study found that Louisiana ranks last for workplace culture across America. With an index score of just 22.28 out of 100, the state sits at the bottom of all 50 states for workplace conditions.

Mississippi follows as the second-worst state for workplace conditions, with a score of 23.94 out of 100. Like Louisiana, Mississippi struggles with various workplace indicators that contribute to a poor overall environment for employees such as average weekly working hours.

Oklahoma ranks third from the bottom with a work culture score of 27.82 out of 100. The state’s low ranking indicates significant room for improvement in workplace conditions and employee protections.

Texas, the second most populous state in the nation, ranks fourth-worst for work culture with a score of 28.36 out of 100. Despite its strong economy, Texas falls well short in creating positive workplace environments compared to higher-ranking states.

Idaho completes the five worst states with a score of 29.53 out of 100, making it the only non-Southern state in the bottom rankings. This suggests that poor work culture isn’t exclusively a Southern issue, though the region dominates the lowest positions.

The worst states for workplace culture in America

Rank	State	Work Culture Index Score
1	Louisiana	22.28
2	Mississippi	23.94
3	Oklahoma	27.82
4	Texas	28.36
5	Idaho	29.53

In contrast to the Southern states, the Northeast region dominates the rankings for best work culture. New Jersey leads the nation with a score of 73.77 out of 100, more than three times higher than Louisiana’s score. 

Connecticut follows closely in second place with a score of 72.87 out of 100. Like New Jersey, Connecticut demonstrates the Northeast’s strong commitment to creating positive work environments.

Washington ranks third among states with the best work culture, scoring 70.97 out of 100. As the highest-ranking state outside the Northeast, Washington shows that quality workplace environments can exist beyond a single region.

Minnesota places fourth with a score of 70.42 out of 100, while Massachusetts completes the top five with 69.94 out of 100. 

The best states for workplace culture in America

Rank	State	Work Culture Index Score
1	New Jersey	73.77
2	Connecticut	72.87
3	Washington	70.97
4	Minnesota	70.42
5	Massachusetts	69.94

Jason Hennessey, CEO of Hennessey Digital, commented on the findings: “Our research reveals a stark divide in workplace conditions across different regions of the United States. The significant gap between the highest and lowest-scoring states highlights how geographic location can substantially impact an employee’s work experience. States with stronger labor protections and employee-friendly policies consistently rank higher for overall work culture.”