About Minimum Wage

Health care is about people taking care of people — and hospitals remain committed to strong wages for California’s health care workers. As we continue to invest in California’s health care workforce, we must be vigilant to avoid impediments to the delivery of the care patients need and deserve.
Health Care Minimum Wage Increases Took Effect July 1
What’s happening: On July 1, the minimum wage for employees of certain hospitals increased per Senate Bill (SB) 525 (2023) and SB 159 (2024).