Table 1
Summer 2025 state minimum wage increases, size of increase, and type of increase
| State | 2024 minimum wage | 2025 minimum wage | Minimum wage increase | 2024 tipped minimum wage | 2025 tipped minimum wage | Tipped minimum wage increase | Type of increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $11.91 | $13.00 | $1.09 | $11.91 | $13.00 | $1.09 | Ballot measure |
| District of Columbia | $17.50 | $17.95 | $0.45 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 | Inflation adjustment |
| Oregon | $14.70 | $15.05 | $0.35 | $14.70 | $15.05 | $0.35 | Inflation adjustment |
| Oregon (Portland Urban Growth Boundary) | $15.95 | $16.30 | $0.35 | $15.95 | $16.30 | $0.35 | Inflation adjustment |
| Oregon (Nonurban counties) | $13.70 | $14.05 | $0.35 | $13.70 | $14.05 | $0.35 | Inflation adjustment |
Notes: “Legislation” indicates that the new rate was established by the legislature. “Ballot measure” indicates the new rate was set by a ballot initiative passed by voters. “Inflation adjustment” indicates that the new rate was established by a formula, reflecting the change in prices over the preceding year. Oregon has separate minimum wages by region of the state.
Source: EPI compilation of minimum wage data from state agency websites and state legislation.
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- Over 9.2 million workers will get a raise on January 1 from 21 states raising their minimum wages
- This July, 15 states and localities increase their minimum wage while others claw back gains for workers
- This July, 15 states and localities increase their minimum wage while others claw back gains for workers
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