California vs Massachusetts: Minimum Wage
California has a higher minimum wage than Massachusetts by $2.
Difference: $2 — California leads.
National Rankings
Where They Rank Nationally
See where both states fall among all 50 states for minimum wage.
Top 10 States — Minimum Wage
Washington
California
New York
Connecticut
Hawaii
Oregon
New Jersey
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
California ranks 2nd and Massachusetts ranks 10th nationally for minimum wage.
Related context
Minimum Wage in Context
A minimum wage only makes sense relative to what things cost and what the local market actually pays.
What this means
California vs Massachusetts: Minimum Wage in context
California's minimum wage is $16.50/hr, compared with $15.00/hr in Massachusetts, a gap of 10.0%. State minimum wage in U.S. dollars per hour (U.S. Department of Labor, updated January 1, 2026).
People also ask
California vs Massachusetts Minimum Wage — common questions
QWhat is California's minimum wage?
California's minimum wage is $16.50/hr.
QWhat is Massachusetts's minimum wage?
Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00/hr.
QWhich state has a higher minimum wage — California or Massachusetts?
California has a higher minimum wage than Massachusetts by $2.
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