12 Best States for Older Workers: 2025

Slideshow April 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM

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By 2033, some 14.8 million American workers — roughly one in 12 — will be 65 or older, according to a report released this week by Seniorly Resource Center. Research shows that staying in the workforce even a little bit longer than planned can significantly boost the odds of a financially successful retirement.

projected growth</a> in the coming years will be driven by a projected 79% surge in workers ages 75 and up, as well as by a 22.4% increase among those ages 65 to 74, by 2033, according to Seniorly, which cited U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. " data-v-31a70f38>Census Bureau data</a>. " data-v-31a70f38>Overall across the U.S.</a>, 30.2% of older adults are in the labor force, while senior householders are bringing in $56,038 per year, on average, and 17% of older employees are working from home, according to the Census Bureau." data-v-31a70f38>

Michael S. Fischer

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