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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45. Tennessee
> Minimum hourly wage: $7.25 (Federal minimum wage)
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $33.17 — the lowest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 3.5% — 24th highest
> Total population: 6,975,218 — 16th highest

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44. Wyoming
> Minimum hourly wage: $7.25 (Federal minimum wage)
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $33.88 — 3rd lowest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 3.1% — 18th lowest
> Total population: 578,803 — the lowest

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43. Idaho
> Minimum hourly wage: $7.25
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $36.99 — 25th lowest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 2.7% — 9th lowest
> Total population: 1,900,923 — 13th lowest

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42. Indiana
> Minimum hourly wage: $7.25
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $34.73 — 5th lowest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 3.1% — 18th lowest
> Total population: 6,805,985 — 17th highest

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41. Iowa
> Minimum hourly wage: $7.25
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $37.87 — 17th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 2.9% — 13th lowest
> Total population: 3,193,079 — 20th lowest

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