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These maps show how the minimum wage compares to what a typical worker earns in every state

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Democrats are currently trying to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. While it’s a measure that’s facing an uphill battle, some Democrats — including President Joe Bidenhave continued to emphasize its importance.

That increase would more than double the current federal minimum wage of $7.25. It would also give nearly 32 million Americans a raise, including about one-third of Black workers. Under the current proposals, the minimum wage would raise incrementally, increasing first to $9.50 in 2021.

An important consideration is how each state’s minimum wage details ⇒

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