Productivity by State — 2025 — 2026-05-28

Labor productivity in the private nonfarm sector increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Output increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Hours worked increased in 33 states. The District of Columbia experienced the highest growth in labor productivity, an increase of 5.2 percent. (See table 1.) Labor Productivity Trends in U.S. States, 2025 � In 2025, 3 areas experienced productivity growth of more than 4.0 percent: the District of Columbia (+5.2 percent), Arizona (+4.4 percent), and California (+4.2 percent). � Alaska saw the highest growth in output (+3.8 percent), followed by Florida (+3.7 percent), South Carolina (+3.6 percent), and Utah (+3.5 percent). � Two states had gains in hours worked exceeding 5.0 percent: Alaska (+6.2 percent) and Idaho (+5.4 percent).