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  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For the years 1968-1971 and 1976-1978, the displayed wage represents the largest minimum wage paid. Some individuals newly covered under state law received a lower wage. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted Jan 1972 to Jan 2019 (2019-01-02)

    This series has been disaggregated from annual frequency into monthly by interpolating the annual values and repeating those values for every month in the year. This series is only experimental and should be used with caution. State minimum wage applies only when a certain number of workers are employed. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    Those who do not qualify for the Federal minimum wage receive a wage at .7 the Federal rate. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage applies only after a certain level of gross annual sales or receipts is reached by the employer. State minimum wage can be changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1972 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage will always change to equal to the federal minimum wage. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage applies only when a certain number of workers are employed. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1976 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage applies only when a certain number of workers are employed. State minimum wage will always change to equal to the federal minimum wage. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2007 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    For the years 1968-1969 and 1976-1978, the displayed wage represents the largest minimum wage paid. Some individuals newly covered under state law received a lower wage. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1991 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage does not apply to employees of retail or service businesses with gross annual sales or receipts below a certain point. State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage applies only after a certain level of gross annual sales or receipts is reached by the employer. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1970 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage applies only when a certain number of workers are employed. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For the years 1976-1978, the displayed wage represents the largest minimum wage paid. Some individuals newly covered under state law received a lower wage. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2006 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage applies only after a certain number of workers are employed, or a certain level of gross annual sales or receipts is reached by the employer. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage will always change to equal to the federal minimum wage. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1972 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage applies only when a certain number of workers are employed (excluding family members). For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage applies only when a certain number of workers are employed. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage applies only if employer provides healthcare benefits. State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For the years 1976-1978, the displayed wage represents the largest minimum wage paid. Some individuals newly covered under state law received a lower wage. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage applies only when a certain number of workers are employed. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For the years 1970-1971, the displayed wage represents the largest minimum wage paid. Some individuals newly covered under state law received a lower wage. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1991 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1979 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1979 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage applies only after a certain level of gross annual sales or receipts is reached by the employer. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1970 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage is changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage applies only when a certain number of workers are employed. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    State minimum wage applies only when a certain number of workers are employed. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1972 to 2024 (Mar 20)

    State minimum wage applies only after a certain level of gross annual sales or receipts is reached by the employer. State minimum wage can be changed annually based on changes in the CPI and a cost of living formula. For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Dollars per Hour, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1968 to 2023 (2023-01-01)

    For more information, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/stateMinWageHis.htm

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 1979 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2002 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2002 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2002 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2002 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2002 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2002 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2002 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2002 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage

  • Percent of Total Paid Hourly Rate, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted 2002 to 2022 (Aug 23)

    Wage and salary workers are workers age 16 and older who receive wages, salaries, commissions, tips, payments in kind, or piece rates on their sole or principal job. This group includes employees in both the private and public sectors. Workers paid by the hour are employed wage and salary workers who report that they are paid at an hourly rate on their job. Estimates of workers paid by the hour include both full-time and part-time workers unless otherwise specified. All self-employed workers are excluded whether or not their businesses are incorporated. The estimates of workers paid at or below the federal minimum wage are based solely on the hourly wage they report (which does not include overtime pay, tips, or commissions). Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are also excluded. It should be noted that some respondents might round hourly earnings when answering survey questions. As a result, some workers might be reported as having hourly earnings above or below the federal minimum wage when, in fact, they earn the minimum wage. For more information see https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm#minwage


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