Current Resignation Rates for the State of Alabama:
- 2.94% in the past 12 months
- 3.30% in the past month
Alabama isn't the worst state for resignations on this list, but you can see by the numbers above that the massive resignations continue to grow in the state. It's estimated that, within the past year, more than 250,000 Alabama residents have said goodbye to their jobs.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Texas:
- 2.95% in the past 12 months
- 2.70% in the past month
Texas still has one of the highest resignation rates in the country, but, according to these numbers, it seems like the Lone Star state might be slowing down when it comes to people quitting. According to one study done in the state, the majority of these resignations are coming from the retail sector.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Michigan:
- 2.98% in the past 12 months
- 2.70% in the past month
The resignation rate in Michigan has dropped modestly in the last few weeks, but it still remains one of the highest in the nation. People have speculated lots of reasons for the Michigan resignations, from COVID fear to family obligations, but it appears that stagnant wages are the main reason for the state's troubles.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Oregon:
- 2.98% in the past 12 months
- 2.80% in the past month
Oregon may have a high resignation rate, but the most recent numbers make it seem like the state might be on the upswing at this point. However, unlike some places where workers are moving to more favorable jobs, almost 40% of recent resignations in Oregon were from people who had no other job lined up.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of North Dakota:
- 3.01% in the past 12 months
- 4% in the past month
North Dakota's resignation rate for the past 12 months isn't the worst, but its more recent numbers show that resignations are still on the rise in the state. Many of the common reasons for worker resignations around the country apply in North Dakota too—stagnant wages, early retirements, and issues with COVID or the restrictions surrounding it.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Oklahoma:
- 3.02% in the past 12 months
- 3% in the past month
While Oklahoma's more recent resignation rate is technically lower than its annual average, the change hasn't been much. While Oklahoma may have an unusually high resignation rate, that's not necessarily bad news, as the state still has a low average unemployment rate of 2.3%
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Tennessee:
- 3.03% in the past 12 months
- 3% in the past month
According to the most recent statistics, upwards of 350,000 Tennessee citizens have left their jobs in the past few months. And, according to some experts, these massive resignations may continue in the state for some time—especially in urban areas like Nashville.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Delaware:
- 3.04% in the past 12 months
- 3.40% in the past month
Delaware's resignation numbers don't look great, and, according to recent trends, that doesn't seem like it will change anytime soon. However, some local companies are coming up with new ways to keep employees happy and present, including things like offering company stock to their workers or offering more job flexibility.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Arkansas:
- 3.06% in the past 12 months
- 3.1% in the past month
Arkansas' resignation problem might still be slowly growing, but the state has better employment numbers in other areas. Over the past year, the unemployment rate for Arkansas has dropped pretty significantly from a high of 4.9% in December of 2020 to a record low of 3.1% currently.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Arizona:
- 3.10% in the past 12 months
- 3% in the past month
The resignation rate in Arizona has dropped over the past year, and some local companies are trying some seriously strange ideas to get that number even lower. One Arizona CEO even went as far as to offer $5000 to new hires if they quit within two weeks. While the strategy seems counterintuitive, he claims it helps to weed out anyone but the best workers—who will presumably stay around for a long time.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Indiana:
- 3.10% in the past 12 months
- 3.3% in the past month
Indiana's resignation currently continues to creep up. What's really strange about this state's high numbers is that most of these people retiring have no desire for other employment. According to one survey, almost 95% of Indiana residents who resigned said they had no desire to seek out a new job.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Louisiana:
- 3.17% in the past 12 months
- 3.2% in the past month
Louisiana's resignation rate has increased in recent weeks, but it's only slightly higher than the state's annual average. According to one Louisiana employment expert, businesses are going to have to rethink their relationship with employees if they don't want them to leave: "Offering valuable benefits and meaningful perks will be a key driver in retaining and acquiring incredible talent amid 'The Great Resignation'."
Current Resignation Rates for the State of South Carolina:
- 3.17% in the past 12 months
- 3.5% in the past month
We're not sure what's going on in South Carolina, but their resignation numbers just seem to keep going up. Like many other areas of the country struggling to retain employees, a majority of SC resignations seem to be clustered in the retail and restaurant industries.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Colorado:
- 3.18% in the past 12 months
- 3% in the past month
Colorado's 12-month rate doesn't look great, but it seems like things might be turning around in the state. According to one study done in the state, those people retiring aren't looking for new jobs to replace them. Instead, a notable number of them are creating their own businesses instead of working for someone else.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of West Virginia:
- 3.18% in the past 12 months
- 3.3% in the past month
The resignation rate just keeps creeping up in West Virginia, at least for the time being. However, not everyone sees that as a problem. According to some experts, high resignation rates mean ultimately better salaries and benefits for employees, even if resignations are a headache for the business itself.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Idaho:
- 3.19% in the past 12 months
- 3.2% in the past month
Almost 250,00 Idaho residents resigned from their jobs in 2021, and, if current trends continue, that number could continue to go up in 2022. As in a lot of other places, many of these resignations are concentrated in the retail and service industries, while other industries, like government work, haven't seen the same level of resignations.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of North Carolina:
- 3.22% in the past 12 months
- 3.6% in the past month
North Carolina's resignation rate continues to grow, but that might not be all bad news—especially if you've recently graduated college. According to the Executive Director of UNC's Career Services, all the resignations provide opportunities for people early in their career and could lead to higher wages and benefits in an attempt to retain talent.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Wyoming:
- 3.22% in the past 12 months
- 4.7% in the past month
Wyoming's resignation rate has shot up in recent weeks, which makes it an outlier. Even though rates have risen in several states, not many have been such a drastic rise like in Wyoming. The high number of job opportunities coupled with a low state unemployment rate definitely make this a highly favorable environment for people seeking jobs, but not so much for people looking to hire.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Montana:
- 3.25% in the past 12 months
- 3.9% in the past month
Montana's resignation numbers just keep creeping up, and, if current trends hold, they'll soon pass the 4% threshold. Things have gotten so crazy in the state that there are currently way more jobs than people available to fill them. So, even if every unemployed person in Montana took a job, there would still be openings that needed to be filled!
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Hawaii:
- 3.28% in the past 12 months
- 2% in the past month
While Hawaii has had high resignation rates for the past 12 months, things seem to be taking a turn, according to the more recent numbers. A 1.28% drop is huge when it comes to employment, even if the number itself seems small. However, some Hawaii researchers have pointed out that resignation rates have been rising for years, long before the pandemic.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Mississippi:
- 3.34% in the past 12 months
- 3.10% in the past month
Mississippi's resignation numbers may be dropping, but they could still spell trouble for the state. Many of the resignations taking place in the state come from the health care industry, which has led to staffing shortages and hospitals and other medical centers. Some medical executives in the state believe that these problems will continue to trouble the state for years to come.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Kentucky:
- 3.42% in the past 12 months
- 3.8% in the past month
Resignation numbers continue to creep up in Kentucky, at least for the short-term. Some experts in the state believe that a stagnant minimum wage stretching back years is the culprit. While keeping the minimum wage low was beneficial to employers at one point, such a low starting point gives potential employees much more leverage in this environment where workers are more desperately needed.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Georgia:
- 3.59% in the past 12 months
- 3.9% in the past month
If Georgia keeps up this pace, it will top a 4% resignation rate very soon. Many employers in the state believe that retaining people is a matter of treating their employees better, but if so many of these employers in the state follow this advice, then why does the resignation rate continue to rise?
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Nevada:
- 3.75% in the past 12 months
- 2.8% in the past month
In 2021, more than half a million people in Nevada quit their jobs, making it the state with the second-highest resignation rate for the year. Those numbers have dropped recently, which may be good news for the state. Las Vegas specifically has been heavily impacted by Nevada's massive wave of resignations.
Current Resignation Rates for the State of Alaska:
- 3.80% in the past 12 months
- 5.2% in the past month
Alaska is the state with both the highest 12-month and 1-month resignation rates in the country. And judging from this information, it looks like Alaska might climb even higher than it already is. While this might be good news for employees looking for better work, it could possibly lead to businesses not being able to fill critical roles.
