While the federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour, many states have a higher minimum wage. If your state has a higher minimum wage than the federal minimum wage, your state's minimum wage takes precedence.
Here's a list of states that have a higher minimum wage than the federal minimum wage:
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Virginia
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Is your state on the list? If yes, check your state's current minimum wage at the U.S. Department of Labor's website.
The remaining states have a minimum wage that is less or equal to the federal minimum wage or no established state minimum wage.
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