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Minimum Wage by State 2025: Every State’s Current Rate and Upcoming Increases
The complete guide to minimum wage rates in all 50 states for 2025, including which states are raising wages this year.
🌡 CONTROVERSY LEVEL
65/100
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The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour — unchanged since 2009. But 30 states and Washington D.C. have set higher minimums. Here’s every state’s current rate and scheduled increases.
Highest State Minimum Wages 2025
| State | 2025 Rate |
|---|---|
| Washington | $16.28/hr |
| California | $16.50/hr |
| Massachusetts | $15.00/hr |
| New York | $16.50/hr (NYC) |
| Colorado | $14.81/hr |
States Still at Federal Minimum ($7.25)
Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
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