Mothers’ earnings are crucial for their own and their families’ economic security. At the same time, mothers are much more likely than fathers to take on greater responsibility for child and family care, which can reduce the time they have available for paid work. However, mothers are more likely than ever to be in the labor market: Almost three-quarters (73.7 percent) of prime working-age (25–54) mothers of children under 13 were employed or looking for work in 2024, a higher rate than before the COVID-19 pandemic (71.9 percent). And, in every state, at least half of all mothers worked full-time year-round, giving them the greatest opportunity for earnings to support themselves and their families.