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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20. Delaware
> Minimum hourly wage: $10.50
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $38.93 — 13th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 4.6% — 5th highest
> Total population: 1,003,384 — 6th lowest

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19. Nevada
> Minimum hourly wage: $10.50
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $36.58 — 19th lowest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 5.2% — the highest
> Total population: 3,143,991 — 19th lowest

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18. Arkansas
> Minimum hourly wage: $11.00
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $34.81 — 6th lowest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 3.5% — 24th highest
> Total population: 3,025,891 — 18th lowest

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17. Virginia
> Minimum hourly wage: $11.00
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $39.18 — 11th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 3.2% — 20th lowest
> Total population: 8,642,274 — 12th highest

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16. Missouri
> Minimum hourly wage: $11.15
> Est. hourly wage needed for a family of four: $37.10 — 24th highest
> Unemployment rate, Aug 2022: 3.0% — 14th lowest
> Total population: 6,168,187 — 18th highest

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