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Wage and Hour Division rules and history, including state and federal minimum wage law.

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  • Minimum wage by stateChanges in Basic Minimum Wages Under State Law · Nation (the federal rate), states, and the District of Columbia · 1968-2024 (selected years only; see caveats) · retrieved September 9, 2026The basic state minimum wage for selected years from 1968 to 2024, alongside the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act, from the Wage and Hour Division's own historical table.Measures: Basic minimum wage.

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