Less than 10% of workers have union coverage across most of the South: Union coverage rate for the U.S. and for Southern states, 2023.
| Geography | Share of workers covered by a union contract |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 3.0% |
| North Carolina | 3.3% |
| Louisiana | 5.2% |
| Georgia | 5.4% |
| Texas | 5.4% |
| Virginia | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 5.8% |
| Florida | 6.1% |
| Tennessee | 6.9% |
| Oklahoma | 7.7% |
| Alabama | 8.6% |
| Mississippi | 9.8% |
| Delaware | 10.1% |
| West Virginia | 10.1% |
| District Of Columbia | 10.4% |
| United States | 11.2% |
| Kentucky | 11.3% |
| Maryland | 12.8% |
Note: Union coverage refers to share of workers who are members of a union or represented by a union contract.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Union Members - 2023.