The States With the Highest Minimum Wage

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October 7, 2022 12:00 pm

Last Updated: October 7, 2022 12:52 pm

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10. Colorado
> Minimum hourly wage: $12.56
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $40.11 — 9th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 3.3% — 22nd lowest
> Total population: 5,812,069 — 21st highest

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9. Maine
> Minimum hourly wage: $12.75
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $39.06 — 12th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 2.9% — 13th lowest
> Total population: 1,372,247 — 9th lowest

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8. Arizona
> Minimum hourly wage: $12.80
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $37.82 — 18th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 4.2% — 12th highest
> Total population: 7,276,316 — 14th highest

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7. New Jersey
> Minimum hourly wage: $13.00
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $43.44 — 4th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 3.7% — 21st highest
> Total population: 9,267,130 — 11th highest

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6. New York
> Minimum hourly wage: $13.20
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $43.10 — 5th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 4.9% — 2nd highest
> Total population: 19,835,913 — 4th highest

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