Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the increases over the years. Washington state currently has the highest minimum.

As of January 1, 2025, Arizona’s minimum wage has increased to $14.70 per hour, a 35-cent raise from the previous year. This adjustment keeps Arizona among the highest-paying states for minimum wage workers,

Arizona workers earning the minimum wage will get raises on Jan. 1. The statewide rate will increase 35 cents to $14.70 an hour.

Data: U.S. Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Commerce; Chart: Axios Visuals Ohio's minimum wage increased marginally to begin 2025, but remains well below the cost of living in our region. Why it matters: It's likely to be a hot topic in 2025,

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