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Minimum Wage by State 2025 – The Ultimate Guide

This resource offers a detailed overview of minimum wage updates across all U.S. states. The information provided is intended solely for general reference and should not be interpreted as legal or professional guidance.<br><br>For those seeking new career opportunities, explore high-paying job listings here: https://www.extrahourz.com/findjob.

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Minimum Wage by State 2025 – The Ultimate Guide

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  1. Minimum Wage by State 2025 – The Ultimate Guide The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour remains unchanged since 2009, yet 2025 has seen substantial increases across many states. This guide walks you through the updated state-by-state minimum wages, so you can stay informed—whether you're an employer ensuring compliance or someone navigating wage rights. This information is intended for general purposes only and should not substitute legal advice. Always check city or county ordinances, tipped wage rules, and other special circumstances that may apply to your area. State Minimum Wages for 2025 Alabama Alabama has no state minimum wage; employers must follow the federal rate under the FLSA. ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Alaska ● Minimum wage 2025: $11.91 (indexed) ● Increase from previous year: +$0.18 ● Effective date: January 1, 2025

  2. Arizona ● Minimum wage 2025: $14.70 (indexed) ● Increase from previous year: +$0.35 ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Arkansas ● Minimum wage 2025: $11.00 (no change stated) ● Increase from previous year: No change reported ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 California ● Minimum wage 2025: $16.50 ● Increase from previous year: +$0.50 ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Colorado ● Minimum wage 2025: $14.81 ● Increase from previous year: +$0.39 (from $14.42) ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Connecticut

  3. ● Minimum wage 2025: $16.35 ● Increase from previous year: +$0.66 (from $15.69) ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Delaware ● Minimum wage 2025: $15.00 ● Increase from previous year: Not specified, but increased ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Florida ● Minimum wage 2025: $14.00 (scheduled for September 30, 2025) ● Increase from previous year: +$1.00 ● Effective date: September 30, 2025 Hawaii ● Minimum wage 2025: $14.00 ● Increase from previous year: No change noted for 2025 ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Idaho ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25

  4. ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Illinois ● Minimum wage 2025: $15.00 ● Increase from previous year: Reached $15 from legislation ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Indiana ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Iowa ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Kansas ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025

  5. Kentucky ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Louisiana ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 (FLSA applies) ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Maine ● Minimum wage 2025: $14.65 ● Increase from previous year: Not specified (indexed) ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Maryland ● Minimum wage 2025: $15.00 ● Increase from previous year: No change from prior increase ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Massachusetts

  6. ● Minimum wage 2025: $15.00 (no change) ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Michigan ● Minimum wage 2025: $12.48 ● Increase from previous year: Scheduled increase ● Effective date: February 21, 2025 Minnesota ● Minimum wage 2025: $11.13 ● Increase from previous year: Achieved indexed increase ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Mississippi ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 (FLSA applies) ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Missouri ● Minimum wage 2025: $13.75 (voter-approved raise)

  7. ● Increase from previous year: Up from $12.30 ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Montana ● Minimum wage 2025: $10.55 (covered businesses) ● Increase from previous year: Small indexed rise ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Nebraska ● Minimum wage 2025: $13.50 ● Increase from previous year: Indexed rise ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Nevada ● Minimum wage 2025: $12.00 ● Increase from previous year: No change from 2024 reset ● Effective date: July 1, 2024 onward New Hampshire ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025

  8. New Jersey ● Minimum wage 2025: $15.49 (large employers); $14.53 (small/seasonal) ● Increase from previous year: New tiered rates introduced ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 New Mexico ● Minimum wage 2025: $12.00 ● Increase from previous year: No change since 2023 raise ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 New York ● Minimum wage 2025: $16.50 (NYC, Long Island, Westchester); $15.50 (rest of state) ● Increase from previous year: Higher regional rates ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 North Carolina ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 North Dakota

  9. ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Ohio ● Minimum wage 2025: $10.70 (higher-revenue employers) ● Increase from previous year: Indexed rise ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Oklahoma ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 (for most; some at $2) ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Oregon ● Minimum wage 2025: Standard $15.05; Portland $16.30; Non-urban $14.05 ● Increase from previous year: Indexed rise ● Effective date: July 1, 2025 Pennsylvania ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25

  10. ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Rhode Island ● Minimum wage 2025: $15.00 ● Increase from previous year: New legislation implementation ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 South Carolina ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 (FLSA applies) ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 South Dakota ● Minimum wage 2025: $11.50 ● Increase from previous year: Indexed rise ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Tennessee ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 (Federal applies) ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025

  11. Texas ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Utah ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Vermont ● Minimum wage 2025: $14.01 ● Increase from previous year: Indexed rise ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Virginia ● Minimum wage 2025: $12.41 ● Increase from previous year: Indexed rise ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Washington

  12. ● Minimum wage 2025: $16.66 ● Increase from previous year: Indexed rise ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Washington, D.C. ● Minimum wage 2025: $17.50 (until June 30); will increase to $17.95 on July 1, 2025 ● Increase from previous year: Indexed to CPI ● Effective date: July 1, 2025 West Virginia ● Minimum wage 2025: $8.75 (for employers with ≥ 6 employees) ● Increase from previous year: No change listed ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Wisconsin ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Wyoming ● Minimum wage 2025: $7.25 (state rate lower but FLSA applies)

  13. ● Increase from previous year: No change ● Effective date: January 1, 2025 Why This Matters Staying current with minimum wage changes protects your business from fines, ensures fair worker compensation, and helps maintain compliance with evolving labor standards. Always reference official state labor departments, especially for tipped wages, industry-specific rules, and local ordinances that may supersede state levels.

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