Italy's rich soil, especially in the Po region, makes it possible to grow rice, corn, wheat, grapes, olives and tomatoes. Italy uses a majority of these crops, but the country is a major exporter of rice. Continue Reading.
A full-time worker supporting this household alone will have to earn $12.78hourly working 40 hours each weekâor about 70 hours each week at the current $7.25 minimum wageâbefore the household loses eligibility for benefits.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. In California, the minimum wage is $8 an hour. A person who works 40 hours a week at the state rate earns $16,640 a year -- before taxes. According to the Census Bureau, there are 378 households in Pleasanton that earn between $10,000 and $15,000 a year. Another 872 households bring home between $15,000 and $25,000 annually. Not all of these folks are minimum wage earners.