States with the Highest Minimum Wage
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Hourly earnings in the U.S. rose 0.3% in May to $24.96 a jump of 2.3% from the year-ago period. However, those earning the minimum wage are still getting paid a lot less even in the 29 states paying above the federal minimum wage.
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