These days, there’s a month for everything, but March is one that represents Women’s History Month. Montana is home to some of the toughest, most resilient women around. Whether they’re braving brutal winters, working the land on a ranch, or just carrying that signature no-nonsense, get-it-done attitude, Montana women are built different.

WalletHub, a personal finance site, recently dropped its 2025 rankings for the best and worst states for women—and the results are eye-opening. While women in the U.S. have made major strides financially, the pay gap still lingers.

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The study compared all 50 states and D.C. across 25 key metrics, including median earnings, healthcare quality for women, and even female homicide rates.

But when it comes to wages and overall quality of life, where does the Treasure State rank for women? Let’s break it down.

Best States for Women                                Worst States for Women

1. Massachusetts                                           42. Missouri

2. Minnesota                                                  43. Georgia

3. District of Columbia                                   44. West Virginia

4. New York                                                    45. Wyoming

5. Maryland                                                    46. Alabama

6. Maine                                                         47. Texas

7. Vermont                                                      48. Louisiana

8. New Jersey                                                49. Arkansas

9. Washington                                                50. Oklahoma

10. Hawaii                                                      51. Mississippi

Montana didn’t land in the top 10 best or worst states—so depending on how you look at it, that’s either a win or just plain average.

What was Montana's Breakdown For Women?

#25 Best Overall For Women

#30 Economic and Social Well-Being

#24 Healthcare & Safety

Sitting right in the middle at #25, Montana ranked 30th for women’s economic and social well-being and 24th for healthcare and safety. Not the best, not the worst—just holding steady in no-man’s-land.

Credit: WalletHub