(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) On January 1, 2025 the new Missouri minimum wage went into effect, and now the City of St. Joseph is increasing wages for some City employees.
The change increases minimum wage from $12.30 per hour to $13.75 per hour. The Missouri Minimum Wage is set to increase again on January 1, 2026 to $15 per hour.
According to the City Council, the increase of the minimum wage will have a financial impact on several program budgets that rely on part-time and seasonal employees…