Us State Minimum Wage 2024. Click any state for details about the minimum wage, exemptions, and other state labor laws. The minimum wage in 1970 was $1.60 per hour, which equates to $13.15 when expressed in 2024 dollars.
However, most states have adopted minimum wage rates that are higher than the federal rate. The minimum wage in 1970 was $1.60 per hour, which equates to $13.15 when expressed in 2024 dollars.