As of January 1, 2006, minimum wage in Washington was $7.63.
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Washington is one of 44 states that have enacted minimum wage laws. The minimum wage in Washington is $2.48 greater than the current Federal minimum wage rate of $5.15.
Please realize that the Washington minimum wages cited above may have changed since we posted this minimum wage information. State minimum wages can change because new laws are enacted or because old laws contained scheduled increases. You should also be aware that state law often exempts particular company types, occupations and industries. To get the latest minimum wages for Washington, visit http://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm
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