--- title: These 22 States Are Hiking Their Minimum Wage on New Year's Day description: Minimum wage workers across the U.S. are kicking off 2024 with better paychecks. authors: - name: Brenden Rearick role: Reporter url: https://money.com/author/brenden-rearick/ bio: Brenden Rearick is a former reporter at Money who specialized in covering breaking news and enterprise stories about credit cards, real estate, investing, and personal finance trends. education: University of Pittsburgh, BA at_money_since: 2023 articles: 133 covers: - Personal Finance - Banking - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Economy and Politics - Education - Housing - Insurance - Investing - Lifestyle - Loans - Mortgages - Professional Services - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes - Technology former_staff: true editors: - name: Kristen Bahler role: Managing Editor url: https://money.com/author/kristen-bahler/ bio: Kristen Bahler has spent more than a decade turning culture, work and consumer spending trends into conversation-driving stories. Today, she leads Money's sponsored content channel and reader-favorite franchises like Best Places to Live and Best Places to Travel. education: Northeastern University, MA Journalism at_money_since: 2016 articles: 52 covers: - Personal Finance - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Economy and Politics - Education - Health and Wellness - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Lifestyle - Loans - Mortgages - Pets - Professional Services - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes - Technology social: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-bahler/ published: '2023-12-28T17:28:34.000Z' modified: '2023-12-29T17:02:34.000Z' section: Personal Finance tags: - News word_count: 455 canonical: https://money.com/states-hiking-minimum-wage-january-2024/ type: NewsArticle source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![Photo collage of two construction workers pointing to a sign that says "Minimum Wage Increase Ahead"](https://img.money.com/2023/12/News-Minimum-Wage-Increase-States.jpg) Nearly half of the U.S. is ringing in the new year with higher pay for minimum wage workers. On Jan. 1, 22 states will bump up their minimum wage, according to a [report](https://www.epi.org/blog/twenty-two-states-will-increase-their-minimum-wages-on-january-1-raising-pay-for-nearly-10-million-workers/) from the Washington, D.C. think tank Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The increases come by way of ballot measure, legislation and inflation adjustment measures, and are expected to add anywhere from $216 to $1,380 to the annual earnings of almost 10 million workers. The impact of these adjustments will vary, but the changes could provide crucial support to many struggling Americans. About 1 in 5 of all workers receiving wage increases currently live below the poverty line, EPI says. Women make up about 58% of the workforce receiving raises, EPI notes, and Black and Hispanic workers make up about 49%. ## Getting a great job in the new year starts with a great resume ### If getting a new job is a part of your New Year's Resolutions, a Resume Builder can only help improve your resume and match it with your career goals. Click on your state to get started. [Get Started](https://money.com/pr/s817026fe24e?ap_referrer=%2Fstates-hiking-minimum-wage-january-2024%2F) The wage increases come at a time of [record low unemployment](https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/2023/02/news-unemployment-its-lowest-level-54-years), and will kick off the "strongest wage growth for low-wage workers in decades," according to the think tank. Still, the EPI says, the historical growth of U.S. workers' hourly pay over the last several decades falls flat compared to the rapid growth of worker productivity. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 hasn't changed since 2009, and seven states still cap their minimum wage at that rate. [Previous research](https://www.epi.org/publication/the-federal-minimum-wage-has-been-eroded-by-decades-of-inaction/) shows that if wages kept pace with production, the minimum wage would be $19 today. Thirty eight cities and counties across the U.S. are also raising wages, mostly through inflation adjustments. Among these, the largest pay increase comes from Boulder County, Colorado, which is adding $2.04 to its minimum pay. Other cities, including Seattle, Denver and Portland, Maine are seeing increases between 20 cents and $1.37. In September, Florida will increase its minimum wage as well, bringing it from $11 to $12. ## Build your professional brand with a Resume Builder ### TopResume offers a place to take your career stories and create your professional brand, starting with a great resume. Click below to get started. [Get Started](https://money.com/pr/nacb15d5c44a?ap_referrer=%2Fstates-hiking-minimum-wage-january-2024%2F) ## States where minimum wage workers are getting a raise Here are the 22 states where minimum wage workers are getting a raise in 2024: - **Alaska:** $10.85 to $11.73 - **Arizona:** $13.85 to $14.35 - **California:** $15.50 to $16 - **Colorado:** $13.65 to $14.42 - **Connecticut:** $15 to $15.69 - **Delaware:** $11.75 to $13.25 - **Hawaii:** $12 to $14 - **Illinois:** $13 to $14 - **Maine:** $13.80 to $14.15 - **Maryland:** $13.25 to $15 - **Michigan:** $10.10 to $10.33 - **Minnesota:** $10.59 to $10.85 - **Missouri:** $12 to $12.30 - **Montana:** $9.95 to $10.30 - **Nebraska:** $10.50 to $12 - **New Jersey:** $14.13 to $15.13 - **New York:** $14.20 to $15 ($15 to $16 in New York City) - **Ohio:** $10.10 to $10.45 - **Rhode Island:** $13 to $14 - **South Dakota:** $10.80 to $11.20 - **Vermont:** $13.18 to $13.67 - **Washington:** $15.74 to $16.28 ![](https://s3.consumersadvocate.org/prd/image/image/22338/medium_66de1504-7f5e-4208-b1f7-52cce8fa7de5.png) Having a great resume can help you get closer to your dream job. 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