The Happiest Jobs In 2021 And The Employees In The Most Unhappy States

Written by Paul Sacca on
Survey finds the happiest jobs in 2021, also shows the unhappiest careers and sectors, as well as states with employees who are not satisfied.

For most people, happiness is the ultimate goal. But very few actually achieve true happiness, especaially in their place of employment. A new study found that only 7% found their dream careers, but also identified the happiest jobs in 2021.

In the time of the Great Resignation, when at least 11 million workers are seeking the most fulfilling jobs. People desire the jobs that make them happy, and there are so only so many openings that they can be selective.

A new survey finds the happiest jobs of 2021, as well as which states have the highest rate of unhappy employees. The study finds that 19% of respondents said they were unhappy in their profession.

A poll, conducted by business communications provider Moneypenny, finds the jobs, sectors, and states that have the happiest workers.

Despite the uncertainties and challenges of the pandemic, numerous sectors had happy employees.

  • Information technology
  • Accountancy, banking, and finance
  • Public services and administration
  • Teacher training and education
  • Science and pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality and events management
  • Transport and logistics

Conversely, there were many jobs that made people unhappy.

  • Energy and utilities
  • Public services and administration
  • Law enforcement and security
  • Environment and agriculture
  • Leisure, sport, and tourism
  • Recruitment and HR
  • Business, consulting, and management
  • Law

The sectors with the largest percentage of unhappy workers:

  • Public services and administration
  • Law enforcement and security
  • Environment and agriculture
  • Leisure, sport, and tourism
  • Recruitment and HR
  • Business, consulting, and management
    Law

The states with the highest percentage of people that are unhappy at work:

  1. Rhode Island
  2. South Dakota
  3. Louisiana
  4. South Carolina
  5. Indiana
  6. Missouri
  7. Hawaii
  8. Maine

The eight states that have the highest percentage of happy workers:

  1. Minnesota
  2. Oklahoma
  3. Kentucky
  4. Mississippi
  5. Oregon
  6. West Virginia
  7. Wisconsin
  8. Maine

According to the study, the top industries that people are interested in:

  1. Creative arts and design
  2. Healthcare
  3. Accountancy, banking, and finance
  4. Business, consulting, and management
  5. Information technology