Laws by State
Overtime Laws by State 2025
Weekly OT Hours
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48
State | Weekly OT Hours↓ | 7th Day Pay Rate | Minimum Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Minnesota | 48 | 8.63 | |
 | Kansas | 46 | 7.25 | |
 | Alabama | 40 | ||
 | Alaska | 40 | 10.85 | |
 | Arizona | 40 | 13.85 | |
 | Arkansas | 40 | 11 | |
 | California | 40 | 1.5x | 15.5 |
 | Colorado | 40 | 13.65 | |
 | Connecticut | 40 | 14 | |
 | Delaware | 40 | 11.75 | |
 | District of Columbia | 40 | 16.5 | |
 | Florida | 40 | 11 | |
 | Georgia | 40 | 5.15 | |
 | Hawaii | 40 | 12 | |
 | Idaho | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | Illinois | 40 | 13 | |
 | Indiana | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | Iowa | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | Kentucky | 40 | 1.5x | 7.25 |
 | Louisiana | 40 | ||
 | Maine | 40 | 13.8 | |
 | Maryland | 40 | 13.25 | |
 | Massachusetts | 40 | 15 | |
 | Michigan | 40 | 10.1 | |
 | Mississippi | 40 | ||
 | Missouri | 40 | 12 | |
 | Montana | 40 | 9.95 | |
 | Nebraska | 40 | 10.5 | |
 | Nevada | 40 | 10.5 | |
 | New Hampshire | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | New Jersey | 40 | 14.13 | |
 | New Mexico | 40 | 12 | |
 | New York | 40 | 14.2 | |
 | North Carolina | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | North Dakota | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | Ohio | 40 | 10.1 | |
 | Oklahoma | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | Oregon | 40 | 13.5 | |
 | Pennsylvania | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | Rhode Island | 40 | 13 | |
 | South Carolina | 40 | ||
 | South Dakota | 40 | 10.8 | |
 | Tennessee | 40 | ||
 | Texas | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | Utah | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | Vermont | 40 | 13.18 | |
 | Virginia | 40 | 12 | |
 | Washington | 40 | 15.74 | |
 | West Virginia | 40 | 8.75 | |
 | Wisconsin | 40 | 7.25 | |
 | Wyoming | 40 | 5.15 |
All values are displayed in hours with the exception of 7th day pay rate (a multiple), overtime minimum wage (USD). All overtime values are up to date as of early 2023.
Understanding overtime laws is crucial in the employment landscape, where extra hours often mean extra compensation. Each state in the U.S. has its own regulations governing overtime pay, shaping the dynamics of labor relations and ensuring fair treatment of workers.
In California, for instance, overtime pay is mandated for any hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. The state also implements meal penalties, ensuring employees receive adequate breaks, with specific provisions for certain industries.
New York’s approach to overtime reflects a commitment to local autonomy, with varying minimum wage ordinances that cater to specific economic conditions. Similarly, the District of Columbia strives for equitable compensation by adjusting the minimum wage in line with changes in the Consumer Price Index.
Oregon’s overtime laws are tailored to meet the needs of diverse communities, with differentiated minimum wage rates for urban and non-urban areas. Meanwhile, Washington state leads in wage equality by allowing local municipalities to set higher minimum wage rates, such as the City of Seattle’s substantially elevated minimum wage.
