Also beginning in January, the new "tip wage," or service employee minimum wage will be set at $7.33 per hour.

Maine's minimum wage has increased by 50 cents, going from $14.15 an hour to $14.65. That comes out to be about a $1,000 yearly increase for a minimum wage worker working full-time and year-round. Also read: Maine workers face paycheck changes as paid leave contributions begin This new law will affect about 37,

Minnesota’s state minimum wage will increase to $11.13 an hour in 2025. Minimum wage will increase in Missouri to $13.75, Jan. 1. It is a jump from the 2024 minimum of $12.30 hourly rate.

Maine’s lowest-paid employees are about to make more money. The state's minimum wage increase is set to go into effect on January 1. The statewide wage increase will bump employee pay from $14.15 to $14.65 per hour. The increase will also affect tipped workers, bringing their base pay up from $7.08 an hour to $7.33 per hour plus tips.

Ohio's minimum wage has increased by 2.3% as of Jan. 1, but businesses may face larger wage hikes in 2026. Ohio's minimum wage has increased by 2.3%, going from $10.45 per hour to $10.70 per hour as of Jan.