The top 10 states most affected by the new federal overtime rules
| State | % of Job Postings Affected | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1. West Virginia | 53.1% | 6.4% |
| 2. Mississippi | 52.4% | 6.0% |
| 3. Arkansas | 52.2% | 3.9% |
| 4. Kentucky | 51.1% | 5.3% |
| 5. Indiana | 50.7% | 5.2% |
| 6. Iowa | 50.6% | 3.9% |
| 7. Alabama | 49.3% | 6.1% |
| 8. Missouri | 47.8% | 4.3% |
| 9. Ohio | 47.2% | 5.2% |
| 10. Kansas | 47.1% | 3.8% |
The top 10 states least affected by the new federal overtime rules
| State | % of Job Postings Affected | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1. California | 31.7% | 5.3% |
| 2. Alaska | 31.9% | 6.6% |
| 3. New York | 32.2% | 4.9% |
| 4. Massachussets | 32.5% | 4.2% |
| 5. Nevada | 33.2% | 5.8% |
| 6. Washington | 33.3% | 5.8% |
| 7. Hawaii | 33.4% | 3.2% |
| 8. Virginia | 34.5% | 3.9% |
| 9. Colorado | 34.6% | 3.1% |
| 10. Maryland | 34.7% | 4.6% |