20 worst states for working moms

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Woman holding her baby while typing on the computer
Helena Lopes

Working moms face the burden of balancing work and home life, and it takes support in both places to create holistic success. But moms across the country have very different experiences and challenges striking that balance, as policies vary significantly state by state. 

Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, and a majority (74%) of moms with children under 18 years old were working in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And yet, workplace issues such as lower pay for women and a lack of advancement and leadership opportunities persist.

Colorado ranked 20th with a total score of 44.32.

Texas ranked 19th with a total score of 43.40.

Courtney Hoff Dockerty
Writer, Growth Content

Courtney Hoff Dockerty is a writer for Growth Content at Arizent.


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