Workers in states paying only the federal minimum wage are much more likely to be paid less than $15 per hour
| Share of workers paid less than $15 | Number of workers paid less that $15 | |
|---|---|---|
| States (and DC) that have a minimum wage higher than $7.25 | 13% | 11,345,000 |
| States where the minimum wage is $7.25 | 19% | 9,768,000 |
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