State Job Resources
Choose a state to find official information about working as a teen, pay and workplace rules, and free help finding a job or training. Every link goes to a government or agency site.
Rules and help in every state
Haven’t chosen a state yet? These U.S. Department of Labor resources cover the whole country.
YouthRules! (official site, opens in a new tab)
U.S. Department of Labor
The federal rules on how many hours workers under 18 can work and which jobs they can do, with links to each state’s rules.
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State labor offices (official site, opens in a new tab)
U.S. Department of Labor
A list of every state’s labor office, with contact details.
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State minimum wage laws (official site, opens in a new tab)
U.S. Department of Labor
The current minimum wage in each state and how it compares with the federal rate.
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American Job Center Finder (official site, opens in a new tab)
CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
Find a center near you for free, in-person help with job searches, résumés and training.
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Good to know: Fun First Jobs links to official resources to make them easier to find. Rules and requirements change, and each agency’s own site is the authority. We can’t tell you whether you’re legally eligible for a particular job.