More Texans want to work from home—Here’s why

DALLAS (KDAF) — Since the pandemic, the rise in remote work has reshaped the American workforce. At its peak in 2020, more than 45% of U.S. workdays were spent remotely. While that number has dropped in the years since, it’s still holding strong, hovering just over 28% in 2024. With more workers chasing freedom, flexibility, and a better work-life balance, the demand for remote opportunities remains sky-high.

Texas, it turns out, is very much part of that conversation. The Lone Star State recorded the highest total search volume in the country for remote jobs: 385,775 monthly searches. But because of Texas’ massive population, the state only landed sixth in the rankings, with 1,264.70 searches per 100,000 residents.

The analysis, conducted by job site Remote Rocketship, used Google search data to determine which states are most eager to work from home. Popular search terms like “jobs work from home,” “jobs remote,” and “Indeed remote jobs” topped the list as Americans continue to seek out flexible, location-independent careers.

While Texas is working from home, it’s not quite leading the pack. Read the table below to see the top 10 states.

States with highest remote job search volume per 100,000 residents:

Rank	State	Remote Job Search Volume per 100,000 Residents
1	Georgia	1549.65
2	North Carolina	1362.39
3	Florida	1314.47
4	Mississippi	1273.8
5	Tennessee	1270.95
6	Texas	1264.7
7	South Carolina	1245.22
8	Virginia	1219.28
9	Arizona	1219.06
10	Nevada	1190.97