Workplace rights and minimum wage for immigrants — by state
Federal and state minimum wage, wage-theft remedies, OSHA workplace-safety, and anti-retaliation protections — all apply regardless of immigration status.
Workplace rights and minimum wage for immigrants — by state
Federal and state minimum wage, wage-theft remedies, OSHA workplace-safety, and anti-retaliation protections — all apply regardless of immigration status. Higher state minimums override federal in many states.
Minimum wage in every state — current table
State rates effective 2026-01-01 per the Department of Labor (DOL). The federal minimum is $7.25/hour — where a state has no law of its own or sets a lower rate, the federal rate applies to FLSA-covered employers.
| State | State minimum | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | No state law — federal $7.25 applies |
| Alaska | $13.00 | Above federal |
| Arizona | $15.15 | Above federal |
| Arkansas | $11.00 | Above federal |
| California | $16.90 | Above federal |
| Colorado | $15.16 | Above federal |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | Above federal |
| Delaware | $15.00 | Above federal |
| District of Columbia | $17.95 | Above federal |
| Florida | $14.00 | Above federal |
| Georgia | $5.15 | Below federal — $7.25 applies under FLSA |
| Hawaii | $16.00 | Above federal |
| Idaho | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Illinois | $15.00 | Above federal |
| Indiana | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Iowa | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Kansas | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Louisiana | — | No state law — federal $7.25 applies |
| Maine | $15.10 | Above federal |
| Maryland | $15.00 | Above federal |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | Above federal |
| Michigan | $13.73 | Above federal |
| Minnesota | $11.41 | Above federal |
| Mississippi | — | No state law — federal $7.25 applies |
| Missouri | $15.00 | Above federal |
| Montana | $10.85 | Above federal |
| Nebraska | $15.00 | Above federal |
| Nevada | $12.00 | Above federal |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | Above federal |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | Above federal |
| New York | $17.00 | Above federal |
| North Carolina | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Ohio | $11.00 | Above federal |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Oregon | $15.05 | Above federal |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Puerto Rico | $10.50 | Above federal |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | Above federal |
| South Carolina | — | No state law — federal $7.25 applies |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | Above federal |
| Tennessee | — | No state law — federal $7.25 applies |
| Texas | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Utah | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Vermont | $14.42 | Above federal |
| Virginia | $12.77 | Above federal |
| Washington | $17.13 | Above federal |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | Above federal |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | Matches federal |
| Wyoming | $5.15 | Below federal — $7.25 applies under FLSA |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws · Many cities and counties set higher local minimums — check yours. Your immigration status does NOT affect your right to the minimum wage.
Browse by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Related procedural information
- Consulate of your country in the US — passport renewal, consular ID, document apostille
- ITIN — file federal taxes without SSN — required regardless of immigration status
- USCIS form library — federal immigration forms (I-130, I-485, N-400, etc.)
- Find an immigration attorney — pro bono lists + AILA + BIA-recognized
- Know Your Rights — ICE encounters — constitutional protections
Last verified: 2026-05-27.
General information — not legal advice. Verify current rules with the issuing agency.
The rules change. Hear about it first.
Monthly digest of USCIS, IRS, and consulate fee, form, and deadline changes — no spam.
Alabama minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Alabama ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Alaska minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Alaska ($11.73). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Arizona minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Arizona ($14.35). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Arkansas minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Arkansas ($11.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
California minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in California ($16.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Colorado minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Colorado ($14.42). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Connecticut minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Connecticut ($15.69). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Delaware minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Delaware ($13.25). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
District of Columbia minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in District of Columbia ($17.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Florida minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Florida ($13.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Georgia minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Georgia ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Hawaii minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Hawaii ($14.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Idaho minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Idaho ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Illinois minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Illinois ($14.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Indiana minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Indiana ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Iowa minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Iowa ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Kansas minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Kansas ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Kentucky minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Kentucky ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Louisiana minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Louisiana ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Maine minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Maine ($14.15). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Maryland minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Maryland ($15.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Massachusetts minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Massachusetts ($15.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Michigan minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Michigan ($10.33). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Minnesota minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Minnesota ($10.85). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Mississippi minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Mississippi ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Missouri minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Missouri ($12.30). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Montana minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Montana ($10.30). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Nebraska minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Nebraska ($12.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Nevada minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Nevada ($12.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
New Hampshire minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in New Hampshire ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
New Jersey minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in New Jersey ($15.13). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
New Mexico minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in New Mexico ($12.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
New York minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in New York ($15.00 ($16.00 NYC/Long Island/Westchester)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
North Carolina minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in North Carolina ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
North Dakota minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in North Dakota ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Ohio minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Ohio ($10.45). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Oklahoma minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Oklahoma ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Oregon minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Oregon ($14.20 ($15.95 Portland metro)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Pennsylvania minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Pennsylvania ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Puerto Rico minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Puerto Rico ($10.50). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Rhode Island minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Rhode Island ($14.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
South Carolina minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in South Carolina ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
South Dakota minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in South Dakota ($11.20). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Tennessee minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Tennessee ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Texas minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Texas ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Utah minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Utah ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Vermont minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Vermont ($13.67). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Virginia minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Virginia ($12.00). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Washington minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Washington ($16.28). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
West Virginia minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in West Virginia ($8.75). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Wisconsin minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Wisconsin ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
Wyoming minimum wage and worker rights for immigrants
Minimum wage in Wyoming ($7.25 (federal)). Labor rights for undocumented workers (yes they have them), where to report abuse, OSHA, Department of Labor.
General information, not legal advice. MigrantUSA is an independent publisher and is not a law firm; using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship, and this content is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney about your specific situation. US federal, state, and local government procedures, fees, and forms change. Always verify current details directly with the relevant agency before acting. For immigration, tax, or other legal matters specific to your situation, consult a licensed attorney or BIA-accredited representative.