A survey by the financial website Wallethub ranks Wyoming as the fifth hardest-working U.S. state.

The survey looked at several factors, including such things as the overall employment rate, how many workers left vacation time unused, and average workweek hours, among others

So what factors led to Wyoming's overall high ranking?

How Hard Does Wyoming Work? (1=Best, 25=Avg.):

  • Overall Rank: 5th
  • 5th – Avg. Workweek Hours
  • 11th – Employment Rate
  • 6th – Share of Workers with Multiple Jobs
  • 5th – Annual Volunteer Hours per Resident
  • 3rd – Avg. Leisure Time Spent per Day

Here is a map of the rankings from wallethub.com

Hardest-Working States in America

Wyoming's Vintage Rail Restorations

Out in a corner of southeast Wyoming, working from old nuclear missile silos, old trains and train cars are being restored.

Vintage Rail Restorations is a specialized firm dedicated to the restoration and preservation of historic railroad equipment, including passenger cars, cabooses, and vintage locomotives.

Visit their Facebook page at this link to see more.

Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods

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