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States With the Strongest and Weakest Unions
![24/7 Wall St. used data from the Unionstats.com membership database to identify the states with the highest and lowest union membership as a percentage of total employment. Also analyzed: the Bureau of Labor Statistics ’ Current Population Survey, and wage data from Bureau of Economic Analysis.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/gettyimages-170039878.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
24/7 Wall St. used data from the Unionstats.com membership database to identify the states with the highest and lowest union membership as a percentage of total employment. Also analyzed: the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey, and wage data from Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Slobo / Getty Images![1. Hawaii • Pct. of workers in unions: 23.1% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.2 ppt. (25th largest decrease) • Union workers: 138,854 (24th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $50,968 (22nd highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry1-grl.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
1. Hawaii
• Pct. of workers in unions: 23.1%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.2 ppt. (25th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 138,854 (24th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $50,968 (22nd highest)
Maximkabb / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 23.1%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.2 ppt. (25th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 138,854 (24th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $50,968 (22nd highest)
![2. New York • Pct. of workers in unions: 22.3% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.6 ppt. (15th largest decrease) • Union workers: 1,873,880 (2nd most) • Avg. annual wage: $69,947 (the highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry22-vdq.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2. New York
• Pct. of workers in unions: 22.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.6 ppt. (15th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 1,873,880 (2nd most)
• Avg. annual wage: $69,947 (the highest)
Ultima_Gaina / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 22.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.6 ppt. (15th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 1,873,880 (2nd most)
• Avg. annual wage: $69,947 (the highest)
![3. Washington • Pct. of workers in unions: 19.8% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): unchanged • Union workers: 648,139 (5th most) • Avg. annual wage: $61,893 (6th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/gettyimages-917652344.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
3. Washington
• Pct. of workers in unions: 19.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): unchanged
• Union workers: 648,139 (5th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $61,893 (6th highest)
Simonkr / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 19.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): unchanged
• Union workers: 648,139 (5th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $61,893 (6th highest)
![4. Alaska • Pct. of workers in unions: 18.4% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -5.1 ppt. (2nd largest decrease) • Union workers: 55,148 (8th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $57,052 (11th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageForEntry1-21.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
4. Alaska
• Pct. of workers in unions: 18.4%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -5.1 ppt. (2nd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 55,148 (8th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $57,052 (11th highest)
Leieng / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 18.4%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -5.1 ppt. (2nd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 55,148 (8th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $57,052 (11th highest)
![5. Rhode Island • Pct. of workers in unions: 17.3% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.8 ppt. (2nd largest increase) • Union workers: 83,165 (18th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $53,408 (16th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry370.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
5. Rhode Island
• Pct. of workers in unions: 17.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.8 ppt. (2nd largest increase)
• Union workers: 83,165 (18th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $53,408 (16th highest)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 17.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.8 ppt. (2nd largest increase)
• Union workers: 83,165 (18th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $53,408 (16th highest)
![6. Connecticut • Pct. of workers in unions: 15.9% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.0 ppt. (11th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 267,222 (16th most) • Avg. annual wage: $65,748 (4th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry290.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
6. Connecticut
• Pct. of workers in unions: 15.9%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.0 ppt. (11th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 267,222 (16th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $65,748 (4th highest)
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 15.9%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.0 ppt. (11th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 267,222 (16th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $65,748 (4th highest)
![7. Minnesota • Pct. of workers in unions: 15.0% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.1 ppt. (13th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 395,407 (12th most) • Avg. annual wage: $55,310 (13th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry9-3wf.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
7. Minnesota
• Pct. of workers in unions: 15.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.1 ppt. (13th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 395,407 (12th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $55,310 (13th highest)
AndreyKrav / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 15.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.1 ppt. (13th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 395,407 (12th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $55,310 (13th highest)
![8. New Jersey • Pct. of workers in unions: 14.9% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.4 ppt. (8th largest decrease) • Union workers: 587,219 (8th most) • Avg. annual wage: $63,563 (5th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry29-myw.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
8. New Jersey
• Pct. of workers in unions: 14.9%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.4 ppt. (8th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 587,219 (8th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $63,563 (5th highest)
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 14.9%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.4 ppt. (8th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 587,219 (8th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $63,563 (5th highest)
![9. California • Pct. of workers in unions: 14.7% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.7 ppt. (5th largest decrease) • Union workers: 2,404,888 (the most) • Avg. annual wage: $66,308 (3rd highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry29-f0w.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
9. California
• Pct. of workers in unions: 14.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.7 ppt. (5th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 2,404,888 (the most)
• Avg. annual wage: $66,308 (3rd highest)
Choness / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 14.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.7 ppt. (5th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 2,404,888 (the most)
• Avg. annual wage: $66,308 (3rd highest)
![10. Michigan • Pct. of workers in unions: 14.5% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -4.3 ppt. (3rd largest decrease) • Union workers: 624,598 (7th most) • Avg. annual wage: $52,069 (19th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry19-eha.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
10. Michigan
• Pct. of workers in unions: 14.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -4.3 ppt. (3rd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 624,598 (7th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $52,069 (19th highest)
Pawel.gaul / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 14.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -4.3 ppt. (3rd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 624,598 (7th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $52,069 (19th highest)
![11. Oregon • Pct. of workers in unions: 13.9% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.7 ppt. (14th largest decrease) • Union workers: 241,150 (18th most) • Avg. annual wage: $51,951 (20th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry13-1bp.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
11. Oregon
• Pct. of workers in unions: 13.9%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.7 ppt. (14th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 241,150 (18th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $51,951 (20th highest)
Doraartem / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 13.9%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.7 ppt. (14th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 241,150 (18th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $51,951 (20th highest)
![12. Nevada • Pct. of workers in unions: 13.9% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.8 ppt. (13th largest decrease) • Union workers: 190,774 (21st most) • Avg. annual wage: $49,316 (24th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry3-lac.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
12. Nevada
• Pct. of workers in unions: 13.9%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.8 ppt. (13th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 190,774 (21st most)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,316 (24th lowest)
Photoquest7 / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 13.9%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.8 ppt. (13th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 190,774 (21st most)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,316 (24th lowest)
![13. Illinois • Pct. of workers in unions: 13.8% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.8 ppt. (12th largest decrease) • Union workers: 785,966 (3rd most) • Avg. annual wage: $59,191 (8th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry26-asg.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
13. Illinois
• Pct. of workers in unions: 13.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.8 ppt. (12th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 785,966 (3rd most)
• Avg. annual wage: $59,191 (8th highest)
RudyBalasko / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 13.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.8 ppt. (12th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 785,966 (3rd most)
• Avg. annual wage: $59,191 (8th highest)
![14. Massachusetts • Pct. of workers in unions: 13.6% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.1 ppt. (17th largest decrease) • Union workers: 462,739 (11th most) • Avg. annual wage: $68,455 (2nd highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry35-yq1.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
14. Massachusetts
• Pct. of workers in unions: 13.6%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.1 ppt. (17th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 462,739 (11th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $68,455 (2nd highest)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 13.6%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.1 ppt. (17th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 462,739 (11th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $68,455 (2nd highest)
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Robert F. Bukaty, AP![16. Ohio • Pct. of workers in unions: 12.7% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.5 ppt. (22nd largest decrease) • Union workers: 639,909 (6th most) • Avg. annual wage: $49,988 (23rd highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry20-zx1.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
16. Ohio
• Pct. of workers in unions: 12.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.5 ppt. (22nd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 639,909 (6th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,988 (23rd highest)
Aceshot / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 12.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.5 ppt. (22nd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 639,909 (6th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,988 (23rd highest)
![17. Pennsylvania • Pct. of workers in unions: 12.5% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.9 ppt. (10th largest decrease) • Union workers: 700,130 (4th most) • Avg. annual wage: $52,865 (18th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry36-pbt.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
17. Pennsylvania • Pct. of workers in unions: 12.5% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.9 ppt. (10th largest decrease) • Union workers: 700,130 (4th most) • Avg. annual wage: $52,865 (18th highest)
F11photo / Getty Images![18. Montana • Pct. of workers in unions: 11.8% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.4 ppt. (3rd smallest decrease) • Union workers: 50,441 (7th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $42,133 (4th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry18-gsh.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
18. Montana
• Pct. of workers in unions: 11.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.4 ppt. (3rd smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 50,441 (7th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $42,133 (4th lowest)
HaizhanZheng / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 11.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.4 ppt. (3rd smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 50,441 (7th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $42,133 (4th lowest)
![19. Colorado • Pct. of workers in unions: 11.0% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): +3.0 ppt. (the largest increase) • Union workers: 281,098 (14th most) • Avg. annual wage: $57,603 (10th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry43-0ic.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
19. Colorado
• Pct. of workers in unions: 11.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +3.0 ppt. (the largest increase)
• Union workers: 281,098 (14th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $57,603 (10th highest)
Gary Gray / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 11.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +3.0 ppt. (the largest increase)
• Union workers: 281,098 (14th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $57,603 (10th highest)
![20. Maryland • Pct. of workers in unions: 11.0% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.6 ppt. (21st largest decrease) • Union workers: 306,318 (13th most) • Avg. annual wage: $61,133 (7th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry933.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
20. Maryland
• Pct. of workers in unions: 11.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.6 ppt. (21st largest decrease)
• Union workers: 306,318 (13th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $61,133 (7th highest)
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 11.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.6 ppt. (21st largest decrease)
• Union workers: 306,318 (13th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $61,133 (7th highest)
![21. Vermont • Pct. of workers in unions: 10.5% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.1 ppt. (9th largest increase) • Union workers: 30,619 (4th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $45,314 (12th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry36-aa7.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
21. Vermont
• Pct. of workers in unions: 10.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.1 ppt. (9th largest increase)
• Union workers: 30,619 (4th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,314 (12th lowest)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 10.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.1 ppt. (9th largest increase)
• Union workers: 30,619 (4th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,314 (12th lowest)
![22. Delaware • Pct. of workers in unions: 10.3% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.1 ppt. (9th largest decrease) • Union workers: 44,835 (6th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $55,134 (14th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry7-pgr.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
22. Delaware
• Pct. of workers in unions: 10.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.1 ppt. (9th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 44,835 (6th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $55,134 (14th highest)
Ymn / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 10.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.1 ppt. (9th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 44,835 (6th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $55,134 (14th highest)
![23. New Hampshire • Pct. of workers in unions: 10.2% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.4 ppt. (4th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 67,707 (15th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $54,319 (15th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry29-wxo.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
23. New Hampshire
• Pct. of workers in unions: 10.2%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.4 ppt. (4th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 67,707 (15th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $54,319 (15th highest)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 10.2%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.4 ppt. (4th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 67,707 (15th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $54,319 (15th highest)
![24. West Virginia • Pct. of workers in unions: 10.0% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.8 ppt. (4th largest decrease) • Union workers: 68,464 (16th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $42,871 (5th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry32-inq.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
24. West Virginia
• Pct. of workers in unions: 10.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.8 ppt. (4th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 68,464 (16th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $42,871 (5th lowest)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 10.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.8 ppt. (4th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 68,464 (16th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $42,871 (5th lowest)
![25. Missouri • Pct. of workers in unions: 9.4% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.8 ppt. (18th largest decrease) • Union workers: 251,770 (17th most) • Avg. annual wage: $48,525 (23rd lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry35-xpo.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
25. Missouri
• Pct. of workers in unions: 9.4%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.8 ppt. (18th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 251,770 (17th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $48,525 (23rd lowest)
F11photo / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 9.4%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.8 ppt. (18th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 251,770 (17th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $48,525 (23rd lowest)
![26. Alabama • Pct. of workers in unions: 9.3% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.5 ppt. (6th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 180,645 (22nd most) • Avg. annual wage: $45,308 (11th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry412.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
26. Alabama
• Pct. of workers in unions: 9.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.5 ppt. (6th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 180,645 (22nd most)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,308 (11th lowest)
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 9.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.5 ppt. (6th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 180,645 (22nd most)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,308 (11th lowest)
![27. Kentucky • Pct. of workers in unions: 8.8% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.2 ppt. (7th largest increase) • Union workers: 160,209 (24th most) • Avg. annual wage: $44,855 (8th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry38-1w9.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
27. Kentucky
• Pct. of workers in unions: 8.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.2 ppt. (7th largest increase)
• Union workers: 160,209 (24th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $44,855 (8th lowest)
Alexeys / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 8.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.2 ppt. (7th largest increase)
• Union workers: 160,209 (24th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $44,855 (8th lowest)
![28. Indiana • Pct. of workers in unions: 8.8% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.6 ppt. (6th largest decrease) • Union workers: 269,025 (15th most) • Avg. annual wage: $46,897 (17th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry38-whw.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
28. Indiana
• Pct. of workers in unions: 8.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.6 ppt. (6th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 269,025 (15th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $46,897 (17th lowest)
Maksymowicz / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 8.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.6 ppt. (6th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 269,025 (15th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $46,897 (17th lowest)
![29. Wisconsin • Pct. of workers in unions: 8.1% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -6.9 ppt. (the largest decrease) • Union workers: 218,590 (19th most) • Avg. annual wage: $47,804 (21st lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry23-7yh.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
29. Wisconsin
• Pct. of workers in unions: 8.1%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -6.9 ppt. (the largest decrease)
• Union workers: 218,590 (19th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $47,804 (21st lowest)
Ron_Thomas / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 8.1%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -6.9 ppt. (the largest decrease)
• Union workers: 218,590 (19th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $47,804 (21st lowest)
![30. Iowa • Pct. of workers in unions: 7.7% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.9 ppt. (10th largest decrease) • Union workers: 112,771 (22nd fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $45,186 (10th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry34-jye.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
30. Iowa
• Pct. of workers in unions: 7.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.9 ppt. (10th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 112,771 (22nd fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,186 (10th lowest)
KudicM / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 7.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.9 ppt. (10th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 112,771 (22nd fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,186 (10th lowest)
![31. Kansas • Pct. of workers in unions: 7.0% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): unchanged • Union workers: 90,558 (21st fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $46,413 (15th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry11-ob6.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
31. Kansas
• Pct. of workers in unions: 7.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): unchanged
• Union workers: 90,558 (21st fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $46,413 (15th lowest)
Tomofbluesprings / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 7.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): unchanged
• Union workers: 90,558 (21st fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $46,413 (15th lowest)
![32. New Mexico • Pct. of workers in unions: 6.8% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.4 ppt. (4th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 55,336 (9th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $44,725 (7th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry41-t37.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
32. New Mexico
• Pct. of workers in unions: 6.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.4 ppt. (4th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 55,336 (9th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $44,725 (7th lowest)
Kyletperry / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 6.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.4 ppt. (4th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 55,336 (9th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $44,725 (7th lowest)
![33. Nebraska • Pct. of workers in unions: 6.6% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.7 ppt. (19th largest decrease) • Union workers: 58,447 (14th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $46,540 (16th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry27-gigbc4sh0x.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
33. Nebraska
• Pct. of workers in unions: 6.6%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.7 ppt. (19th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 58,447 (14th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $46,540 (16th lowest)
Chapin31 / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 6.6%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.7 ppt. (19th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 58,447 (14th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $46,540 (16th lowest)
![34. Wyoming • Pct. of workers in unions: 6.5% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.2 ppt. (23rd largest decrease) • Union workers: 15,376 (the fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $47,285 (18th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry20-tjn.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
34. Wyoming
• Pct. of workers in unions: 6.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.2 ppt. (23rd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 15,376 (the fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $47,285 (18th lowest)
SeanXu / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 6.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.2 ppt. (23rd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 15,376 (the fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $47,285 (18th lowest)
![35. Oklahoma • Pct. of workers in unions: 5.7% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.9 ppt. (10th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 90,114 (20th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $45,997 (14th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry19-uag.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
35. Oklahoma
• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.9 ppt. (10th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 90,114 (20th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,997 (14th lowest)
Davel5957 / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.9 ppt. (10th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 90,114 (20th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,997 (14th lowest)
![36. South Dakota • Pct. of workers in unions: 5.6% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.6 ppt. (4th largest increase) • Union workers: 21,701 (3rd fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $41,912 (2nd lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry2102.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
36. South Dakota
• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.6%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.6 ppt. (4th largest increase)
• Union workers: 21,701 (3rd fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $41,912 (2nd lowest)
JMichl / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.6%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.6 ppt. (4th largest increase)
• Union workers: 21,701 (3rd fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $41,912 (2nd lowest)
![37. Florida • Pct. of workers in unions: 5.6% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.8 ppt. (8th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 484,162 (10th most) • Avg. annual wage: $49,906 (24th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry37-bgj.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
37. Florida
• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.6%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.8 ppt. (8th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 484,162 (10th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,906 (24th highest)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.6%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.8 ppt. (8th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 484,162 (10th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,906 (24th highest)
![38. Tennessee • Pct. of workers in unions: 5.5% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): unchanged • Union workers: 154,128 (25th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $48,322 (22nd lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry21-e6y.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
38. Tennessee
• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): unchanged
• Union workers: 154,128 (25th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $48,322 (22nd lowest)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): unchanged
• Union workers: 154,128 (25th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $48,322 (22nd lowest)
![39. Arizona • Pct. of workers in unions: 5.3% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.5 ppt. (7th largest decrease) • Union workers: 156,622 (25th most) • Avg. annual wage: $51,157 (21st highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry32-8vn.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
39. Arizona
• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.5 ppt. (7th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 156,622 (25th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $51,157 (21st highest)
Bill_Vorasate / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.5 ppt. (7th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 156,622 (25th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $51,157 (21st highest)
![40. North Dakota • Pct. of workers in unions: 5.2% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.9 ppt. (9th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 17,907 (2nd fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $49,441 (25th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry1101.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
40. North Dakota
• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.2%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.9 ppt. (9th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 17,907 (2nd fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,441 (25th lowest)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.2%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.9 ppt. (9th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 17,907 (2nd fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,441 (25th lowest)
![41. Mississippi • Pct. of workers in unions: 5.1% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.2 ppt. (the smallest decrease) • Union workers: 57,656 (13th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $39,825 (the lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry49-asw.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
41. Mississippi
• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.1%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.2 ppt. (the smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 57,656 (13th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $39,825 (the lowest)
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.1%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.2 ppt. (the smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 57,656 (13th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $39,825 (the lowest)
![42. Louisiana • Pct. of workers in unions: 5.0% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.4 ppt. (6th largest increase) • Union workers: 89,016 (19th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $47,645 (20th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry4-v4z.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
42. Louisiana
• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.4 ppt. (6th largest increase)
• Union workers: 89,016 (19th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $47,645 (20th lowest)
Jaimie Tuchman / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 5.0%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.4 ppt. (6th largest increase)
• Union workers: 89,016 (19th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $47,645 (20th lowest)
![43. Arkansas • Pct. of workers in unions: 4.8% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.1 ppt. (12th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 56,247 (12th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $43,490 (6th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry18-cxb.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
43. Arkansas
• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.1 ppt. (12th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 56,247 (12th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $43,490 (6th lowest)
Davel5957 / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.8%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.1 ppt. (12th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 56,247 (12th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $43,490 (6th lowest)
![44. Idaho • Pct. of workers in unions: 4.7% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.4 ppt. (16th largest decrease) • Union workers: 34,244 (5th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $42,022 (3rd lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry37-um0.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
44. Idaho
• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.4 ppt. (16th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 34,244 (5th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $42,022 (3rd lowest)
Vkbhat / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.4 ppt. (16th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 34,244 (5th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $42,022 (3rd lowest)
![45. Georgia • Pct. of workers in unions: 4.5% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.8 ppt. (3rd largest increase) • Union workers: 200,070 (20th most) • Avg. annual wage: $53,035 (17th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry11-q5a.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
45. Georgia
• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.8 ppt. (3rd largest increase)
• Union workers: 200,070 (20th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $53,035 (17th highest)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.5%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.8 ppt. (3rd largest increase)
• Union workers: 200,070 (20th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $53,035 (17th highest)
![46. Virginia • Pct. of workers in unions: 4.3% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.2 ppt. (8th largest increase) • Union workers: 167,784 (23rd most) • Avg. annual wage: $58,022 (9th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry41-lbh.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
46. Virginia
• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.2 ppt. (8th largest increase)
• Union workers: 167,784 (23rd most)
• Avg. annual wage: $58,022 (9th highest)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.2 ppt. (8th largest increase)
• Union workers: 167,784 (23rd most)
• Avg. annual wage: $58,022 (9th highest)
![47. Texas • Pct. of workers in unions: 4.3% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.2 ppt. (the smallest decrease) • Union workers: 511,944 (9th most) • Avg. annual wage: $55,374 (12th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry11-j11.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
47. Texas
• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.2 ppt. (the smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 511,944 (9th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $55,374 (12th highest)
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.3%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.2 ppt. (the smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 511,944 (9th most)
• Avg. annual wage: $55,374 (12th highest)
![48. Utah • Pct. of workers in unions: 4.1% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.7 ppt. (19th largest decrease) • Union workers: 55,634 (11th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $47,447 (19th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-539640-imageforentry3-b2s.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
48. Utah
• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.1%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.7 ppt. (19th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 55,634 (11th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $47,447 (19th lowest)
Adventure_Photo / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 4.1%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.7 ppt. (19th largest decrease)
• Union workers: 55,634 (11th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $47,447 (19th lowest)
![49. North Carolina • Pct. of workers in unions: 2.7% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.8 ppt. (7th smallest decrease) • Union workers: 117,060 (23rd fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $49,867 (25th highest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry25-8sk.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
49. North Carolina
• Pct. of workers in unions: 2.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.8 ppt. (7th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 117,060 (23rd fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,867 (25th highest)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 2.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.8 ppt. (7th smallest decrease)
• Union workers: 117,060 (23rd fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $49,867 (25th highest)
![50. South Carolina • Pct. of workers in unions: 2.7% • Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.2 ppt. (23rd largest decrease) • Union workers: 55,369 (10th fewest) • Avg. annual wage: $45,499 (13th lowest)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/05/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry14-bvv.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
50. South Carolina
• Pct. of workers in unions: 2.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.2 ppt. (23rd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 55,369 (10th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,499 (13th lowest)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• Pct. of workers in unions: 2.7%
• Change in union membership (2008-2018): -1.2 ppt. (23rd largest decrease)
• Union workers: 55,369 (10th fewest)
• Avg. annual wage: $45,499 (13th lowest)
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