The Petition calls for the New Jersey Minimum wage to be raised to $9.00 a hour. New Jersey is one of 45 states that have enacted minimum wage laws. The minimum wage in New Jersey is equal to the current Federal minimum wage rate of $7.25. New Jersey’s minimum wage used to be the highest in the nation-and it should be again. Please realize that the New Jersey minimum wages cited above may have changed since we posted this minimum wage information. State minimum wages can change because new laws are enacted or because old laws contained scheduled increases. You should also be aware that state law often exempts particular company types, occupations and industries. To get the latest minimum wages for New Jersey, visit www.dol.gov . Please sign our Petition and let your voice be heard.