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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5. Oregon
> Minimum hourly wage: $13.50
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $41.36 — 6th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 4.3% — 8th highest
> Total population: 4,246,155 — 24th lowest

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4. California
> Minimum hourly wage: $14.00
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $46.75 — the highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 4.1% — 14th highest
> Total population: 39,237,836 — the highest

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3. Connecticut
> Minimum hourly wage: $14.00
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $40.76 — 7th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 4.3% — 8th highest
> Total population: 3,605,597 — 22nd lowest

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2. Massachusetts
> Minimum hourly wage: $14.25
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $43.77 — 3rd highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 3.5% — 24th highest
> Total population: 6,984,723 — 15th highest

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1. Washington
> Minimum hourly wage: $14.49
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $37.66 — 19th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 4.1% — 14th highest
> Total population: 7,738,692 — 13th highest

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