While the federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009, plenty of states have decided to set higher rates to keep up with cost of living. Here is a list of 2025 state minimum wages, from greatest to least.
District of Columbia
$17.50
Washington
$16.66
California
$16.50
Connecticut
$16.35
New York
$16.50 (New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County); $15.50 (rest of the state)
New Jersey
$15.49 (most employers); $14.53 (seasonal and small employers)
Massachusetts
$15.00
Maryland
$15.00
Delaware
$15.00
Illinois
$15.00
Rhode Island
$15.00
Florida
$14.00 (effective September 30, 2025)
Colorado
$14.81
Arizona
$14.70
Maine
$14.65
Oregon
$15.95 (Portland metro area); $14.70 (standard); $13.70 (nonurban counties)
Minnesota
$11.13
Alaska
$11.91
Missouri
$13.75
Nebraska
$13.50
Hawaii
$14.00
Virginia
$12.41
Vermont
$14.01
South Dakota
$11.50
Michigan
$10.56 (increasing to $12.48 on February 21, 2025)
Montana
$10.55
Ohio
$10.70 (for employers grossing $372,000 or more); $7.25 (for employers grossing less than $372,000)
Nevada
$12.00
New Mexico
$12.00
West Virginia
$8.75
Guam
$9.25
Puerto Rico
$10.50
U.S. Virgin Islands
$10.50
Alabama
$7.25
Georgia
$7.25
Idaho
$7.25
Indiana
$7.25
Iowa
$7.25
Kansas
$7.25
Kentucky
$7.25
Louisiana
$7.25
Mississippi
$7.25
New Hampshire
$7.25
North Carolina
$7.25
North Dakota
$7.25
Oklahoma
$7.25
Pennsylvania
$7.25
South Carolina
$7.25
Tennessee
$7.25
Texas
$7.25
Utah
$7.25
Wisconsin
$7.25
Wyoming
$7.25
Please note that some states have scheduled minimum wage increases or adjustments based on inflation. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it’s advisable to consult the official labor department website of each state or an employment attorney.
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