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Back to Work 2011

Quiz: CNBC QUIZ: Back to Work

Question 4 of 10

What state has the highest minimum wage?

  1. Washington
  2. New York
  3. Chicago
  4. Oregon
Correct!

Washington has the highest state minimum wage at $8.67, beating Oregon by 17 cents . Under federal minimum wage law, states may permit employers to pay a lower hourly rate, sometimes referred to as a subminimum wage, based on certain factors.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor

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