Residents in These States Receive the Lowest Minimum Wage in AmericaResidents in These States Receive the Lowest Minimum Wage in AmericaThis post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Many of these states upped their minimum wage to comply with the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 wage law. Washington, D.C.CSNafzger / Shutterstock.comState minimum wage rate: $17.50 per hourWhile not technically a state, Washington, D.C., is home to the highest minimum wage in the country. Ohio5chw4r7z / FlickrState minimum wage rate: $10.45 per hourIn Ohio, you receive the highest minimum wage so long as your employer grosses at least $385,000 annually. West VirginiaAlexander Lukatskiy / Shutterstock.comState minimum wage rate: $8.75 per hourIn West Virginia, the $8.75 minimum wage applies to employers with more than six employees at one business location.