Last week, the Federal Register announced that the H-2A minimum wage is set to increase by an average of 4.47% nationally in 2025, with the new average hourly rate being $17.74 per hour.
This means most states will see a rise in their H-2A minimum wage, with California reaching $19.97 per hour, up from $19.75 per hour, and Hawaii having the highest rate at $20.08 per hour.
Key points about the 2025 H-2A minimum wage increase:
National average increase: 4.47%
New average hourly wage: $17.74
Highest state rate: Hawaii at $20.08
California rate: $19.97
In California, these new wage increases were in effect as of December 16, 2024.
