evidence: Data on minimum wage workers for 2021 continue to reflect the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the labor market. Comparisons with data on minimum wage workers for earlier years should be interpreted with caution. More information on labor market developments in 2021 is available at www.bls.gov/covid19/effects-of-covid-19-pandemic-and-response-on-the-employment-situation-news-release.htm. [...] The principal definitions used in connection with the estimates of minimum wage workers presented in this report are described briefly below. [...] Workers paid at or below the prevailing federal minimum wage include only workers who are paid hourly rates. Salaried workers and other nonhourly paid workers are excluded.