North Dakota shows country's second-largest ten-year increase in labor productivity

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Bismarck, ND) -- A recent study shows that North Dakota has achieved the nation's second-largest ten-year increase in labor productivity.

HowtoHome gathered data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that indicates the information industry has shown the largest presence in the workforce.

Fields such as insurance, utilities, and mining are also booming.

Washington state showed the largest increase, with California, Kansas, and New Hampshire rounding out the top five.