Find your state. What is the minimum hourly wage in your state for non-tipped workers? What is the median hourly wage?

To accurately determine the minimum hourly wage and median wage in your state for non-tipped workers, I recommend checking your state’s labor department website or looking up recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Based on your information, if the minimum wage is approximately $8.50 and the median wage is around $17.00, then you would have:

– Minimum Hourly Wage: $8.50

– Median Hourly Wage: $17.00

A full-time worker earning minimum wage (40 hours/week) would make approximately $17,680 annually (calculated as $8.50 x 40 hours x 52 weeks).

This means that the wages are relatively low for minimum wage earners, and median wages indicate a higher typical wage in the workforce. If you have more specific questions or need further explanations, feel free to ask!