With prices increasing all over the world, it becomes clear that we need to have higher waves in many places all over the world. Texas in particular has a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour at this time, but it can be a whole lot better. The state adopted this minimum wage according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What is the average minimum wage in the US?
Most states stick to the $7.25 per hour, but that’s not mandatory. Some states have a higher minimum wage. A good example here is Massachusetts, with $15 per hour. California has $15.50, and then Washington has $15.74. So there are states with a higher minimum wage, but it all varies and it depends on the matter at hand.
It’s certainly important to have a higher minimum wage though, as prices have increased quite a lot due to the current world situation. With more states vouching to reach $15 in the next few years, we think that Texas should be a part of that list.
What about tipping minimum wage?
In the case of tipped employees, wages are even more challenging. The minimum wage for a tipped employee in Texas is only $2.13 per hour. Needless to say, the minimum wage in Texas is very low, and they need to increase as much as possible, otherwise, it will be difficult for those working a minimum wage job to earn a living. And that’s exactly why we think that Texas needs to increase its minimum wage as quickly as possible.
It affects the lifestyle of people and obviously, a higher minimum wage will go a long way. However, there are labor laws and a multitude of different challenges in place that can make this very difficult. This is why Texas should consider increasing the minimum wage and try to bring it close to other states.
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Conclusion
No specific signs are showing that the minimum wage in Texas will increase even a single bit. However, it’s safe to say that it can be extremely difficult for an employee in Texas to live on minimum wage alone. That’s why Texas must rethink its minimum wage strategy. For the time being, they are sticking to the national average, but with the costs of living increasing exponentially, things are becoming more and more challenging. We hope that Texas will follow suit and reach the same levels as California and other states when it comes to their minimum wage.
