While minimum wage in Kentucky hasn't changed in almost 16 years, many states are seeing minimum wage increases this year. Here's where.

States with minimum wage changes after Jan. 1, 2025

According to data compiled by the National Employment Law Project, the following states have enacted minimum wage increases after the New Year or are set for increases later this year.

• Oregon: $15.05 will be the new standard minimum wage as of July 1. The minimum rate is $16.30 for the Portland metro area and $14.05 for nonurban communities.
• Florida: Minimum wage will increase to $14 and $10.98 for tipped employees on Sept. 30
• Michigan: $12.48 per hour became the new minimum wage as of Feb. 21
• Alaska: $13.00 will be the new minimum wage as of July 1
• California: $18.63-$24 will be the new minimum wage for healthcare, depending on the type of facility, as of July 1

These cities see minimum wage hikes throughout 2025

Here are some of the cities and jurisdictions seeing minimum wage hikes this year, according to data compiled by the National Employment Law Project:

• Santa Fe, New Mexico: Minimum wage increased to $15 per hour, effective March 1
• Los Angeles County, California: Minimum wage increases to $17.81, effective July 1
• San Francisco: Minimum wage increases to $19.18, effective July 1
• Washington, D.C.: Minimum wage increases to $17.95, effective July 1
• St. Paul, Minnesota: Small and micro businesses will see an increase to $15 and $13.25, respectively, effective July 1

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