Workers face stark differences in access to paid sick days, depending on where they live: Share of private-sector workers with access to paid sick days, by geographical area, 2024
| Geographic Area | Share of workers who have access to paid sick days |
|---|---|
| New England | 89% |
| Middle Atlantic | 88% |
| South Atlantic | 72% |
| West South Central | 65% |
| East South Central | 64% |
| East North Central | 74% |
| West North Central | 75% |
| Mountain | 86% |
| Pacific | 95% |
Note: Census divisions are grouped by color according to the Census regions: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West, respectively. For details on Census geographical areas and state groupings, refer to us_regdiv.pdf (census.gov).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Compensation Survey 2024.