Minimum Wage Changes and Impacts

Minnesota's minimum wage will increase on January 1st, with large employers paying $10.85 and others $8.85. This change is part of a broader trend across 22 states, though Minnesota's increase is among the smallest. Washington leads with $16.28, followed by New York and California at $16. The wage hike will benefit 9.9 million people, with women and Hispanic workers being the most impacted. In Minnesota, the increase does not apply to Minneapolis and St. Paul, which already have higher wages.

What is the new minimum wage for large employers in Minnesota starting January 1st?

• $10.85

• $16.00

• $8.85

• $16.28

By how much is the minimum wage for other state minimum wages in Minnesota increasing?

• 50 cents

• 22 cents

• 30 cents

• 26 cents

What is the primary reason for raising the minimum wage in Minnesota?

• To adjust to inflation

• To increase tax revenue

• To reduce unemployment

• To match other states

Which state has the highest minimum wage increase?

• California

• Minnesota

• Washington

• New York

Approximately how many people will benefit from the wage increase across the country?

• 5 million

• 9.9 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

Which demographic group constitutes about 20% of workers benefiting from the wage increase?

• Black workers

• Asian workers

• Hispanic workers

• White workers

What percentage of the workforce in the 22 states raising minimum wages is black?

• 9%

• 5%

• 20%

• 11%

How many cities and counties are also raising the minimum wage?

• 30

• 20

• 40

• 50

Why do the new state wage increases not apply to Minneapolis and St. Paul?

• They are not part of Minnesota

• They have a different economic policy

• They are exempt from state laws

• They have higher minimum wages already

Which two cities in Minnesota already have a higher minimum wage than the new state rate?

• Minneapolis and St. Paul

• Bloomington and Edina

• St. Cloud and Mankato

• Duluth and Rochester