Becker's Healthcare March 13, 2024
Minimum wages vary across the U.S., and more than 20 states increased their minimum wages as of Jan. 1.
Here is a breakdown of basic minimum wages (per hour) by state, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Note: Specific laws vary across states (see more specifics here). The rates below are basic minimum rates and not overtime provisions.
Alabama: No state minimum wage law. Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Alaska: $11.73
Arizona: $14.35
Arkansas: $11 (applicable to employers with four or more employees)
California: $16
Colorado: $14.42 (minimum wage rate and overtime provisions applicable to retail and service, commercial support service, food and beverage, and...
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