A 2022 survey found that arts, design, entertainment, sports and media professions spent the most days working remotely. In comparison, production related professions spent an average of two days per week working remotely. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers across the U.S. began working remotely for the first time. The popularity of remote work has continued as pandemic restrictions have relaxed.
Average number of days per week spent working remotely in the United States in 2022, by occupation
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