Employment & Worker Protection · Oklahoma
Oklahoma Minimum Wage
40 O.S. 197.3 - enacted in Oklahoma.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2009
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 34/100
- Oklahoma strictness
The bottom line
Oklahoma Minimum Wage is an enacted law in Oklahoma, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2009-07-24
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 34/100
- Oklahoma strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Oklahoma legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Oklahoma Minimum Wage
Oklahoma Minimum Wage (40 O.S. 197.3) is an enacted law in Oklahoma under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2009-07-24 and becomes effective on 2009-07-24. Oklahoma currently reports 2 tracked regulations with 2 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 34/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Oklahoma within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in 40 O.S. 197.3 itself.
Applicability under Oklahoma Minimum Wage: All Oklahoma employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Dept of Labor enforcement. Notable exemptions: Agriculture, domestic service, small employers under both thresholds..
Summary
Oklahoma minimum wage $7.25/hr equals federal. Employers with 10+ employees or $100K+ gross: federal FLSA applies.
Key Requirements
$7.25/hr. Tipped: $2.13/hr. Small employers (under 10 employees AND under $100K): state rate may apply.
Penalties
Dept of Labor enforcement.
Applicability
All Oklahoma employers.
Exemptions
Agriculture, domestic service, small employers under both thresholds.
Official Source
https://www.ok.gov/odol/Wage,_Hour,_&_Checklists/Minimum_Wage/How Oklahoma compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Oklahoma ranks #25 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Oklahoma is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Oklahoma Minimum Wage enacted?
Oklahoma Minimum Wage was enacted on 2009-07-24 and became effective on 2009-07-24. It was introduced as 40 O.S. 197.3.
What are the penalties for violating Oklahoma Minimum Wage?
Dept of Labor enforcement. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Oklahoma Minimum Wage apply to small businesses?
All Oklahoma employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Oklahoma compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Oklahoma has a regulatory strictness score of 34/100, based on 2 enacted regulations out of 2 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Oklahoma Minimum Wage?
The official text of Oklahoma Minimum Wage (40 O.S. 197.3) is available from the Oklahoma legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Oklahoma Minimum Wage is enacted in Oklahoma, effective 2009-07-24. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Oklahoma ranks #25 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Oklahoma tracks across all five policy areas. Oklahoma profile
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