Table of US State Minimum Wage Laws

State	Regular Min. Wage	Tipped Employees	Tip Credit	Update Expected By
Alabama	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Alaska	$11.73	$11.73	-	January, 2025
Arizona	$14.35	$11.35	$3.00	N/A
Arkansas	$11.00	$2.63	$8.37	N/A
California	$16.00	$16.00	-	January, 2025
Colorado	$14.42	$11.40	$3.02	N/A
Connecticut	$15.69	Bartenders = $8.23 Hotel/Restaurant workers = $6.38	$7.46 (Bartenders) $9.31 (Hotel/Restaurant)	January, 2025
Delaware	$13.25	$2.23	$11.02	N/A
District of Columbia	$17.50	$10.00	$9.00	N/A
Florida	$13.00	$9.98	$3.02	September 30, 2025
Georgia	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Hawaii	$14.00	$12.75	$1.25	N/A
Idaho	$7.25	$3.35	$3.90	N/A
Illinois	$14.00	$8.40	$5.60	N/A
Indiana	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Iowa	$7.25	$4.35	$2.90	N/A
Kansas	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Kentucky	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Louisiana	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Maine	$14.15	$7.08	$7.07	January, 2025
Maryland	$15.00	$3.63	$11.37	N/A
Massachusetts	$15.00	$6.75	$8.25	N/A
Michigan	$10.33	$3.93	$6.40	January, 2025
Minnesota (Revenue > $500,000)	$10.85	$10.85	-	January, 2025
Minnesota (Revenue < $500,000)	$8.85	$8.85	-	January, 2025
Mississippi	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Missouri	$12.30	$6.15	$6.15	January, 2025
Montana (Gross sales > $110,000)	$10.30	$10.30	-	January, 2025
Montana (Gross sales < $110,000)	$4.00	$4.00	-	January, 2025
Nebraska	$12.00	$2.13	$9.87	N/A
Nevada	$12.00	-	-	N/A
New Hampshire	$7.25	$3.27	$3.98	N/A
New Jersey	$15.13	$5.26	$9.87	January, 2025
New Mexico	$12.00	$3.00	$9.00	N/A
New York (Basic Rate)	$15.00	Varies by region and employer	-	N/A
New York (NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester)	$16.00	$16.00	-	N/A
North Carolina	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
North Dakota	$7.25	$4.86	$2.39	N/A
Ohio (Gross receipts > $385,000)	$10.45	$5.25	$5.20	January, 2025
Oklahoma	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Oregon	$14.70*	$14.70*	-	N/A
Pennsylvania	$7.25	$2.83	$4.42	N/A
Rhode Island	$14.00	$3.89	$10.11	N/A
South Carolina	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
South Dakota	$11.20	$5.60	$5.60	January, 2025
Tennessee	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Texas	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Utah	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A
Vermont	$13.67	$6.84	$6.83	N/A
Virginia	$12.00	$2.13	$9.87	N/A
Washington	$16.28	$16.28	-	January, 2025
West Virginia	$8.75	$2.62	$6.13	N/A
Wisconsin	$7.25	$2.33	$4.92	N/A
Wyoming	$7.25	$2.13	$5.12	N/A

*Oregon: $14.70 (standard statewide); $15.95 (Portland metro); $13.70 (nonurban counties)

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28 States and D.C. Have Updated Minimum-Wage Laws Since 2014

Since January 2014, 28 states and Washington D.C. have made notable changes to their minimum-wage laws. These adjustments range from small increases to comprehensive overhauls designed to boost wages significantly. The states that have updated their minimum wage laws include:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Washington D.C.

These states have adopted various measures, including legislation, ballot initiatives, and executive orders, to update their minimum-wage laws in response to growing demands for fair wages.

30 States and D.C. Have Increased the Effective Minimum Wage

As of 2024, the minimum wage has increased in 30 states and Washington D.C. since January 2014. This increase reflects both legislative actions and automatic adjustments tied to inflation in some states. The states where the effective minimum wage has risen include:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Washington D.C.

These increases aim to help workers cope with inflation, rising housing costs, and the overall cost of living.

63 Localities Have Set Higher Minimum Wages Than Their States

In addition to state-level efforts, 63 localities have adopted minimum wages higher than their state’s minimum wage, reflecting the diversity of economic conditions across the country. Many of these local increases are concentrated in California and other high-cost regions, where local governments have taken proactive steps to ensure fair wages. Some notable localities include:

Alameda, California
Bellingham, Washington
Berkeley, California
Birmingham, Alabama
Chicago, Illinois
Cook County, Illinois
Denver, Colorado
Los Angeles, California
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Montgomery County, Maryland
New York City, New York
San Francisco, California
Seattle, Washington
St. Paul, Minnesota

These localities recognize the unique financial pressures of urban and high-cost living areas and have adjusted their wages accordingly to provide better support for workers.

30 States and D.C. Have a Minimum Wage Higher Than the Federal Rate

While the federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 per hour since 2009, 30 states and Washington D.C. have enacted laws to ensure their workers earn more. This includes:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Washington D.C.

These states have acknowledged the gap between the federal rate and the cost of living, and they have acted to ensure their workers earn a more livable wage.

19 States and D.C. Automatically Adjust Minimum Wages for Inflation

To keep up with rising prices, 19 states and Washington D.C. index their minimum wage to inflation, ensuring that wages automatically adjust to reflect increases in the cost of living. This helps maintain the purchasing power of workers and ensures that minimum-wage employees do not see their real income eroded by inflation. The states that adjust their wages based on inflation include:

Alaska
Arizona
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Maine
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington D.C.

These automatic adjustments provide a safeguard for workers, helping ensure that wages keep pace with economic conditions.

7 States Have No Minimum Wage Law or Set Wages Below the Federal Minimum

While many states have embraced higher minimum wages, there are still seven states that either have no minimum wage law or set a rate below the federal minimum. In these states, the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour applies:

Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Wyoming

In these states, employees are protected by the federal minimum wage, which continues to serve as the baseline for pay across the country.

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