As we step into 2025, several states are rolling out updates to their minimum wage rates, reflecting adjustments for inflation, legislative changes, and phased-in increases.
· Ohio: The minimum wage is increasing to $10.70 from $10.45 due to an inflation adjustment, but there is not a single county in the state where a worker can make less than $17.73 an hour.
· Maine: The minimum wage will increase to $14.65, rising by $0.50.
· Alaska: The minimum wage is increasing to $11.91.
· Arizona: Workers will make a minimum of $14.70 per hour.
· California: The state minimum wage will increase to $16.50.
· Colorado: The base hourly wage is rising to $14.81.
· Connecticut: Workers will make an hourly minimum of $16.35.
· Delaware: The minimum wage is increasing to $15.00.
· Illinois: The state’s minimum wage is rising to $15.00.
· Michigan: The minimum wage is slated to increase to $10.56.
· Minnesota: The minimum wage will increase to $11.13.
· Missouri: The base hourly rate will rise to $13.75.
· Montana: The minimum wage will increase to $10.55.
· Nebraska: Employers will need to pay at least $13.50 per hour.
· New Jersey: The hourly base wage is climbing to $15.49.
· New York: The minimum wage will be $15.50, up $0.50 due to legislation. In New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, it will be $16.50.
· Rhode Island: The minimum wage is increasing to $15.00.
· South Dakota: The minimum wage is set to hit $11.50.
· Vermont: The hourly rate will rise to $14.01.
· Virginia: The minimum wage is increasing to $12.41.
· Washington: The state minimum wage will reach $16.66.
