2026
March 16th
Mothers earn a rising share of household income
As late as 1968, family income was typically earned entirely by the father. But from 1968 to 2000, families saw a dramatic change in who brings in the money. By 2000, the median married family household had the mother earning 29% of the family income. Moms have since continued to make gains in household income. Today, the typical married family household has dads making 66% of household earnings, with moms making the other 34%. This trend is largely driven by mothers working more hours overall.
