*LIST* The Best (And Worst) States For Working Moms

Being a mom can be challenging and being a working mom can be even tougher, but where you live can make a big difference. A new report out just ahead of Mother’s Day reveals the states that are doing the most and the least to help meet the needs of working mothers.

• WalletHub’s annual list of the Best and Worst States for Working Moms has just come out.
• They compared all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on 17 key metrics, including child care costs, pediatricians per capita, median women’s salary and parental leave policy.
• In 2025, Massachusetts is once again the best state for working moms, landing at number one for both work-life balance and child care.
• Maryland, 11th overall, is first for professional opportunities for working moms.
• On the flip side, the worst state for working moms is Louisiana, which comes in dead last for child care and professional opportunities, and 37th for work-life balance.

The 10 Best States for Working Moms

1. Massachusetts
2. Connecticut
3. Rhode Island
4. Washington, D.C.
5. Maine
6. Minnesota
7. Vermont
8. Wisconsin
9. New Jersey
10. New York

The 10 Worst States for Working Moms

1. Louisiana
2. Alabama
3. Nevada
4. Mississippi
5. New Mexico
6. South Carolina
7. Arizona
8. West Virginia
9. Idaho
10. Oklahoma

Source: WalletHub

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