WalletHub recently released its study on 2026's Best & Worst States for Working Moms and South Carolina ranked as the 7th WORST in the country.
To highlight the states that offer the strongest support for mothers in the workforce, WalletHub analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia using 17 key metrics. The data set includes factors such as women’s median salaries, female unemployment rates, and the quality of day-care options.
Life as a Working Mom in South Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- Overall Rank: 45th
- 45th – Day-Care Quality
- 38th – Pediatricians per Capita
- 26th – Gender Pay Gap (Women’s Earnings as % of Men’s)
- 47th – Ratio of Female Executives to Male Executives
- 37th – Median Women’s Salary (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 46th – Female Unemployment Rate
- 38th – Parental-Leave Policy Score
- 32nd – Avg. Length of Woman’s Work Week (in Hours)
- 42nd – % of Single-Mom Families in Poverty
To see the full report, click here.