Top States For Working Mothers: What Makes Minnesota Shine

Celebrating Working Moms This Mother's Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to recognize the millions of moms who balance careers, family life, and everything in between. Across America, women make up nearly half of the workforce, and about 74% of mothers with children under age 18 were employed in 2025.

Even with those strong numbers, many working moms continue to face major challenges. Women still earn, on average, about 82% of what men make per hour, and only 9.4% of chief executives at S&P 500 companies are women. For many mothers, the question remains: can women truly have equal opportunities at work while raising a family?

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The answer often depends on where they live.

Parental leave policies, child care affordability, school quality, and workplace protections can vary greatly from state to state. To find where moms have the best chance to succeed, WalletHub compared all 50 states using 17 key measures in its Best & Worst States for Working Moms report.

Spotlight on Minnesota: A Top State for Moms

There was good news for Minnesota, which landed in the Top 10 nationwide. The North Star State earned praise for offering a strong combination of economic opportunity, quality schools, and family-friendly support systems.

That ranking makes Minnesota a bright spot for moms striving to build careers while raising children.

You can read the complete report on Wallet Hub.

This Mother’s Day, the report is a reminder that working mothers deserve more than flowers and brunch - - they deserve policies, opportunities, and support that help them thrive every day.