Economy
Tracy duCharme opened her paint-your-own-pottery store in Colorado Springs more than 14 years ago. Blank canvases—bowls, plates, mugs—lined the shelves. Bottles of paint were on display for customers who would pour, swirl and mix them to make their designs.
Colorado’s minimum wage was $7.24 per hour back then. In 2024, that pay rate has essentially doubled to $14.42. That means duCharme’s payroll expenses for her nine, primarily part-time employees have also risen; most are currently earning around $20 per hour, including tips.
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