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While the federal government sets a minimum wage for all, some states or cities may set a higher amount.

Federal Minimum Wage

In the United States, the federal government sets a minimum wage. Since 2009, this has been set at $ 7.25 an hour. However, this amount may be modified:

  • For young people under 20 years of age, the first 90 working hours will be set at $ 4.25 per hour.
  • Full-time students who work while studying for a university, college, shop or in the service sector within the Full-Student Program will earn 85% of the minimum wage ($ 7.25).
  • High school students who are in a vocational program will earn at least 75% of the minimum wage.

The minimum wage may also change depending on the state. For example, from January 1st, 2016 it has been set as follows:

  • Alaska: $ 9.75
  • Arizona: $ 8.05, and for workers who also earn tips: $5.05
  • Arkansas: the federal wage is less than: $ 8.0.
  • California: $ 10.00 per hour
  • Los Angeles $ 10.50
  • Oakland: $ 12.25.
  • San Francisco: $ 13.0
  • District of Columbia (Washington DC). $11.50
  • Florida: $ 8.05.
  • New York: $ 9.0.
  • San Diego de $10.50
  • San José de $10.30
  • Connecticut. $9.60
  • Dakota del Sur: $8.50
  • Delaware: $8.25/hora.
  • Columbia (Washington D.C.). $11.50
  • Georgia: $7.25
  • Hawaii: $8.50
  • Illinois: $8.25
  • Chicago $10.50.
  • Indiana: $7.25
  • Massachusetts: $10.00
  • Michigan: $8.15
  • Minnesota:  $9.00.
  • Oregón:$9.25
  • Vermont: $9.60
  • Washington: $9.47.

How Much Do Hispanics Earn?

It is estimated that the average income of a family home in the U.S. is $ 50,000. However, in Hispanic homes the income is around $ 39,000.

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