State Minimum Wage

State Question 832 to raise the state’s minimum wage has failed. A little more than 55% of Oklahoma voters rejected the plan to gradually raise it by $1.50 per year, starting at $12 per hour in 2027 to $15 per hour by 2029. The increases would have continued based on the cost-of-living index starting in 2030.

Ballots for the June 16 primary election include outdated language on Oklahoma's State Question 832, which would raise the minimum wage in the state.

If passed, Oklahoma could see a $15 minimum wage by 2029.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Raising Oklahoma’s minimum wage will require more robust enforcement at the state level to ensure that businesses are actually paying the higher rates, a report found.

A long-overdue raise for low-income workers struggling to make ends meet? Or a burdensome mandate on small businesses that will lead to reduced hours for workers and higher consumer prices?