Denver, Dallas, D.C. and San Francisco are the nation's most overworked cities; Detroit is the least

Detroit has the lowest percentage of seniors in the workforce and a minimal percentage of workers logging 50+ weeks per year.Photo byAlex BrisbeyonUnsplash

In an effort to identify where Americans are most at risk of burnout, FinanceBuzz has released a new study ranking the most and least overworked cities in the United States. The analysis, which examined six key metrics across over 75 of the country’s largest cities, sheds light on where workers are facing the greatest challenges with work and work-life balance.

Most Overworked Cities:

1. Denver, Colorado - Leading the list, Denver ranks high in nearly all metrics, notably with almost 62% of households having two or more full-time workers.
2. Dallas, Texas - Dallas workers average nearly 45 hours per week at work or commuting, and the city has a high percentage of workers over 65 still active in the workforce.
3. Washington, D.C. - The nation's capital is similarly burdened with long hours and a significant proportion of elderly workers still employed.
4. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Known for a high volume of searches for side hustles and additional jobs.
5. Austin, Texas - Austin features a high percentage of dual-income households and a notable proportion of older workers still in the job market.
6. Virginia Beach, Virginia - Consistent across metrics, Virginia Beach sees significant work and commute times.
7. New York, New York - The city that never sleeps ranks high in work and commute hours, tied with Dallas.
8. Portland, Oregon - Leads in search volume for side hustles, reflecting high demand for supplemental income.
9. San Francisco, California - Despite relatively lower dual-job rates, San Francisco’s high work and commute times keep it among the most overworked.
10. Colorado Springs, Colorado - Rounding out the top ten, Colorado Springs has high side job search volumes and notable work hours.

Least Overworked Cities:

1. Detroit, Michigan - Detroit has the lowest percentage of seniors in the workforce and a minimal percentage of workers logging 50+ weeks per year.
2. Tallahassee, Florida - Workers here average the least time in work and commuting and have a low percentage of multiple-job holders.
3. Buffalo, New York - Buffalo's work and commute time averages below 40 hours per week, contributing to its lower ranking in overwork.
4. Tucson, Arizona - With a low percentage of older workers and minimal side hustle searches, Tucson ranks among the least overworked.
5. Cleveland, Ohio - Features the second-lowest rate of dual-income households.
6. Birmingham, Alabama - With few workers holding multiple jobs, Birmingham ranks as one of the least overworked cities.
7. Greensboro, North Carolina - Low metrics across multiple factors, including elderly workforce participation and side job searches.
8. Madison, Wisconsin - Madison’s workers log less than 40 hours per week on average, including commute time.
9. Providence, Rhode Island - Providence sees low percentages of elderly workers and lower combined work and commute times.
10. Spokane, Washington - Spokane stands out for its low rankings in most metrics related to overwork.