The minimum wage hike enforced for some other part of us
Workers in several states and cities continue to fight at high prices as the minimum wage hike came into effect on January 1, 2025.
Workers in many jurisdictions have already seen a rise in minimum wages at the beginning of the year, but as some laws become effective, thousands more in dozens of cities and states will see wage bumps heading into July.
Almost 20 states, cities and local governments are expected to have a minimum wage increase in one form or another on July 1, according to a report by the National Employment Law Project, a worker advocacy group.
January 1, 2025 marked a popular day of wage growth across the US as 21 states and 48 cities increased minimum wage rates. In total, 88 jurisdictions in 23 states are expected to see a minimum wage increase by the end of 2025, the report said.
Some of these July 1 increases are related to certain sectors, such as wage increases for health sector workers in California, or are part of a multi-step plan, like Alaska, where wages increase annually until 2027 reaches $15 an hour.
It is estimated that more than 880,000 workers in Alaska, Oregon, Oregon and Washington, DC will begin to earn higher minimum wages starting July 1st, according to a new report from the Economic Policy Institute.
Here, the increase is scheduled to come into effect from July 1, 2025.
Will there be a minimum wage increase on July 1st?
- Alaska: The minimum wage will rise from $11.73 per hour to $13. This is part of the law that will reach $15 by 2027.
- California: Wages for many healthcare workers in the state will increase, with new floors reaching up to $24 per hour, depending on the type of facility. Jumps range from 63 cents increase to $1.
- Oregon: Depending on the location, wages will rise to $14.05 an hour outside of urban areas, $16.30 an hour in the Portland Metro area, and $15.05 in other parts of the state. It’s less than a dollar increase per tier.
Where else is the minimum wage hike for July 1st?
According to an ADP’s June report, some local jurisdictions adjust their annual minimum wage against inflation in July. In many cases, changes will result in a slight increase in hourly rates below a dollar. Some are only concerned with workers in a particular sector or businesses of a particular size.
New wages that came into effect on July 1 include:
10 California cities and counties see slight increases to explain inflation
- Alameda, California: $17 to $17.46 per hour.
- Berkeley, California: $18.67 to $19.18 per hour
- Emeryville, California: $19.36 to $19.90 per hour.
- Fremont, California: $17.30 to $17.75 per hour.
- Los Angeles, California: $17.28 to $17.87 per hour. Starting from $20.32, or $22.50 for hotel workers.
- Los Angeles County, California: Unincorporated LA County starting at $17.81, $17.27.
- Milpitas, California: $17.70 to $18.20 per hour.
- Pasadena, California: $17.50 to $18.04 per hour.
- San Francisco, California: $18.67 to $19.18 per hour.
- Santa Monica, California: Hotel workers increased from $17.81 and $22.50, up from $17.27 and $20.32, respectively.
Two Midwest Capitals will implement wage increases on July 1st
- Chicago: Starting from $16.60 and $16.20 for companies with four or more employees.
- St. Paul, Minnesota: $15 for companies with 6-100 employees, and $13.25 for companies with 5 or fewer employees. This is an increase of less than a dollar.
D.C. and some minimum wage increases in Maryland, Washington
Elsewhere in the country, Montgomery County, Maryland, raises its salary to $15.50, $16, or $17.65 an hour, depending on the number of employees, with a salary increase of about 50 cents.
In Washington, D.C., the minimum wage will increase from $17.50 to $17.95 on July 1st.
Three Washington cities are expected to raise wages.
- Brien, Washington: Employers with between 21 and 499 employees will raise the minimum wage, which is at least $3.50 above the state’s $16.66 hourly minimum wage.
- Everett, Washington: For businesses with 15-500 employees or those with fewer than 15 employees with gross income of $2 million or more, this is $18.24.
- Renton, Washington: Companies with 15-500 employees worldwide have a total revenue of over $2 million, with fewer than $15 employees with under $19.90.
- Tukwila, Washington: A company with 15-500 employees worldwide, with fewer than 15 employees with under $21.10, total revenues exceeding $2 million.
Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA Today. You can contact her kapalmer@usatoday.com And with x @Kathrynplmr.
