Chris Katje
4 min read
An annual report shows that the unpaid work mothers do in the home and around could be worth the equivalent of a six-figure salary.
Here's the details.
Mom's Unpaid Work: This Mother's Day might be the perfect time to buy a gift or make something for a mom or mother figure to show how much they're appreciated, especially for the work they've done over the years that goes unpaid.
A stay-at-home mom could earn the equivalent of an annual survey of $145,235 according to the annual Insure.com Mother's Day Index. The 2025 salary figure is up 4% from last year.
"Stay-at-home mothers juggle multiple jobs behind the scenes without compensation," Insure.com Managing Editor Nupur Gambhir said. "The Mother's Day Index is our way of recognizing some of the economic value of caregivers – their extraordinary workload would easily earn them six figures in the job market."
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The annual survey uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and hourly rates to come up with the salary based on the number of hours a mother typically performs each task.
Salary Breakdown: The Mother's Day Index highlights over a dozen jobs that a mom does each week. Many of these jobs saw rises in their average hourly rate over the last year, helping to boost the amount of money a mom should be paid.
Here is the breakdown of how many hours and how much a mom would earn for each of the tracked job duties.
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Accountant/Auditor: 0.5 hours per week, $1,169 annual wage
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Baker: 3 hours per week, $435 annual wage
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Chauffeurs: 9 hours per week, $8,794 annual wage
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Childcare Worker: 40 hours per week, $33,134 annual wage
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Cook: 14 hours per week, $12,478 annual wage
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Elementary School Teacher: 20 hours per week, $24,156 annual wage
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Hairdresser: 0.5 hours per week, $543 annual wage
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Judge: 3 hours per week, $10,320 annual wage
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Landscaping: 1 hour per week, $1,022 annual wage
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Laundry Workers: 4 hours per week, $3,268 annual wage
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Licensed Nurse: 2 hours per week, $740 annual wage
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Maids/Housekeeping: 10 hours per week, $9,043 annual wage
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Meeting & Convention: 8 hours per week, $2,003 annual wage
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Mental Health Counselor: 5 hours per week, $5,584 annual wage
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Social Service Specialist: 40 hours per week, $13,459 annual wage
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Other Designers: 5 hours per week, $1,500 annual wage
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Other Teachers: 10 hours per week, $13,768 annual wage
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Personal Care Aides: 3 hours per week, $2,624 annual wage
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Private Detective: 5 hours per week, $1,186 annual wage
