Best & Worst States: Employment & Earnings

March 10, 2015

How do the states measure up on women's employment and earnings?

Gender Wage Gap by Education

March 10, 2015

At all but one educational level, women earn the same as or less than men with lower educational qualifications.

The Status of Women in the States provides data on women’s progress in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States overall. The data can be used to raise awareness, improve policies, and promote women’s equality.

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Press Releases

New State Grades on the Economic Status of Women Show Stagnant or Declining Progress in Most States

Violence against Black women is not a joke. Our research shows that more than 40% of Black women experience IPV ove… https://t.co/3OfKv56fIi
We're excited for our new partnership with @thelilynews! Read our first column on how women internalize the respons… https://t.co/r6w9TwKY3L
Our research shows contraceptive access increased women's college enrollment, labor force participation, and earnin… https://t.co/VgDrEVKR6g
Women and Black people have been disproportionately impacted by unemployment during the pandemic. They stand to los… https://t.co/4UvKEHolwQ
Min. wages ⬆️ in a number of cities on 7/1. Labor enforcement agencies need to publicize this or no one will know!… https://t.co/g7jCokra2J