Currently, 30 states and the District of Columbia have higher minimum wages than the federal hourly minimum wage of $7.25. New York City’s minimum wage is currently $16.50, and it’s set to increase to $17 in January. Boulder County, Colorado is on track to reach a $25 minimum wage by 2030. Hochul herself – to support this campaign for a living wage for all because it does not know any party. Andrew Cuomo has also promised to raise the minimum wage as a part of his campaign for mayor, proposing a raise to $20 per hour by 2027.