As of January 1, 2010, Connecticut’s minimum wage increased to $8.25 per hour while Colorado’s minimum wage fell to $7.25 per hour. In fact, Colorado employees will now receive 3 cents less per hour as of the new year. Massachusetts’ minimum wage has, since January 1, 2008, remained at $8.00 per hour.

The United States Department of Labor maintains a state by state minimum wage chart, which can be accessed by clicking here.