How much is paid per hour of work in the US states with the most Colombians?
For decades, the idea of 'The American Dream' has emerged. For some families, migrating to the United States has meant an opportunity to 'start a new life'. However, if you are considering migrating to the North American country, you should consider different aspects; mainly knowing the minimum wage depending on the state you plan to reach.
TL;DR
- Florida has the largest Colombian population (539,138) with an hourly minimum wage of $14.
- New York and New Jersey follow with hourly minimum wages of $17 and $15.92, respectively.
- The District of Columbia has the highest minimum wage at $17.95 per hour.
- Washington ($17.13) and New York ($17 in NYC) also exceed $17 per hour.
- Connecticut ($16.94) and California ($16.90) complete the top five highest minimum wages.
- Some states, like Oregon, have different minimum wages based on location (Portland $16.30, standard $15.05, rural $14.05).
- Around 20 states adhere to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, which has not been adjusted in over 10 years and is considered insufficient.
- Oklahoma has the lowest minimum wage at $2 per hour.
- Successful migration involves considering formal employment, healthcare access, and job stability beyond just the minimum wage.