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In 2026, more workers will live in a state with at least a $15 minimum wage than a $7.25 minimum wage: Total employment by state minimum wage category
| State minimum wage | Employment |
|---|---|
| $7.25 an hour | 60,249,900 |
| Greater than federal minimum wage, less than $15 | 34,689,500 |
| $15 an hour or greater | 66,406,100 |
Sources: State of Working America Data Library state employment data and EPI Minimum Wage Tracker.
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