Figure B
Workers face stark differences in access to paid sick days, depending on where they live: Share of private-sector workers with access to paid sick days, by geographical area, 2021
| Geographic Area | Share of workers who have access to paid sick days |
|---|---|
| New England | 85% |
| Middle Atlantic | 79% |
| South Atlantic | 73% |
| East South Central | 67% |
| West South Central | 69% |
| East North Central | 71% |
| West North Central | 71% |
| Mountain | 76% |
| Pacific | 95% |
Note: Census divisions are grouped by color according to the Census regions: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West, respectively.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Compensation Survey 2021
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