Study Ranks Indiana 40th for Older Workers

A new study shows that Indiana is the No. 40 best state for older workers. 

Instead of riding off into the sunset, a record 11.2 million seniors are stuck riding into the office, and 14.8 million seniors are projected to be in the workforce by 2033. As healthcare and living costs continue to rise, a growing number of seniors cannot afford to retire, while others opt to work, encouraged by better health, longevity, and the flexibility of remote work. 

Seniorly recently released a study on the Best States for Older Workers after analyzing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau and Federation of Tax Administrators.

Six factors specific to seniors in each state were analyzed: median income, income tax, remote work, labor force participation, business growth rate, and age-related workplace discrimination.

Among the key findings, Indiana has a median household income of $50,047 (No. 43), there are 128 age-related discrimination complaints per 100,000 eligible workers (No. 41) and 12.3% of older workers are remote (tied for 40th).

The 10 best states for older workers are Washington, New Hampshire, Alaska, Maryland, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont.