| States with Hourly Minimum Wages Higher Than the Federal Minimum of $7.25 | ||
| State |
Minimum Wage |
Notes |
| Washington | $9.19 | |
| Oregon | $8.95 | |
| Vermont | $8.60 | |
| Connecticut, D.C., Illinois, Nevada | $8.25 | |
| California, Massachusetts | $8.00 | |
| Ohio | $7.85 | |
| Arizona, Montana | $7.80 | |
| Florida | $7.79 | |
| Colorado | $7.78 | |
| Alaska, Rhode Island | $7.75 | |
| Maine, New Mexico | $7.50 | |
| Michigan | $7.40 | |
| Missouri | $7.35 | |
| Hourly wages as of 01/01/2013 Source: Department of Labor | ||