25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES - Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 - but more than 20 states are raising that amount to as much as $15 come Jan. 1, 2020.

Even some cities, such as Los Angeles, are taking it a step further and raising the minimum wage higher than what states will do, according to the Labor Law Center.

Here are the 26 states that will raise the minimum wage:

1. Alaska - $10.19
2. Arizona - $12
3. Arkansas - $10
4. California - $13
5. Colorado - $12
6. Connecticut - $11
7. Florida - $8.56
8. Illinois - $9.25
9. Maine - $12
10. Maryland - $11
11. Massachusetts - $12.75
12. Michigan - $9.65
13. Minnesota - $10
14. Missouri - $9.45
15. Montana - $8.65
16. Nevada - $9
17. New Jersey - $11
18. New Mexico - $9
19. New York - $11.80
20. Ohio - $8.70
21. Oregon - $11.25
22. South Dakota - $9.30
23. Vermont - $10.96
24. Washington - $13.50
25. Washington, D.C. - $15

Some of the states’ minimum wage numbers may vary depending on the size of the business, the Labor Law Center stated, but those who do meet employee-size requirements must instate the new wage immediately.