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, 2019
| Geographic Area | Share of workers who have access to paid sick days |
|---|---|
| New England | 81% |
| Middle Atlantic | 75% |
| South Atlantic | 68% |
| East South Central | 62% |
| West South Central | 71% |
| East North Central | 65% |
| West North Central | 70% |
| Mountain | 75% |
| Pacific | 91% |
Note: Census divisions are grouped by color according to the Census regions: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West, respectively.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Compensation Survey 2019.