Workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, DC will be entitled to a higher minimum wage starting on July 1.
Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $13 an hour, from $11.91, while Washington, DC’s will rise to $17.95 per hour, from $17.50.
Oregon’s minimum wage differs by region, so workers in the Portland metro area must earn at least $16.30 an hour, up from $15.95, by July 1. Those in non-urban counties will be entitled to $14.05 an hour, up from $13.70, while workers in all other regions will see the minimum wage go up to $15.05, from $14.70…