The minimum wage in Mississippi is $7.25 per hour. This is the same as the federal minimum wage and there are no state or local minimum wages that are higher than the federal minimum wage.
The Mississippi minimum wage has not been increased since 2009. This means that the minimum wage has lost purchasing power over time. In 2009, the minimum wage could buy about 10% more goods and services than it can today.
The low minimum wage in Mississippi has a number of negative consequences. It makes it difficult for low-wage workers to make ends meet. It also contributes to poverty and inequality. Naturally, there have been calls to increase the minimum wage in Mississippi. However, there is some opposition to increasing the minimum wage. Some businesses argue that increasing the minimum wage would lead to job losses.
The debate over the minimum wage is likely to continue in Mississippi. However, the fact remains that the current minimum wage is not enough to support a family on its own. If the minimum wage is not increased, more and more families will struggle to make ends meet.
Here are some additional facts about the minimum wage in Mississippi:
- The minimum wage was first established in Mississippi in 1967.
- The minimum wage has been increased 13 times since it was first established.
- The minimum wage is not indexed to inflation, so it does not automatically increase each year with the cost of living.
- There are a number of exemptions to the minimum wage law, including tipped workers, student workers, and workers with disabilities.
The minimum wage is an important issue for many people in Mississippi. It is a matter of fairness, economic security, and quality of life. The debate over the minimum wage is likely to continue for many years to come, but it is an issue that deserves our attention.
