New York named one of the best states for workers in 2025: Here's why

New York has been ranked one of the top states for workers, according to a new report from legal help website Atticus.

The ranking evaluates all 50 states and Washington, D.C., using key factors such as salary, job market strength, gender pay equality, and workplace safety.

How did New York rank?

The Empire State ranked No. 2 overall, just behind Washington, D.C. Here's how New York placed in each category:

• #3 in salary

• #11 in job market strength

• #16 in gender pay equality

• #8 in workplace safety

Atticus also noted that New York has the third-highest average wage and third-highest minimum wage in the country.

Top 5 Best States for Workers (Overall)

1. Washington, D.C.

2. New York

3. Maryland

4. Massachusetts

5. Virginia

Bottom 5 Worst States for Workers

1. Nevada

2. Iowa

3. Maine

4. Wyoming

5. Kentucky

How was the ranking calculated?

Atticus used the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and evaluated each state based on factors like the gender pay gap, unemployment rate, annual mean wage, and workplace injury rates.

You can find the full rankings and detailed methodology on Atticus' website.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: New York named one of the best states for workers in 2025: Here's why