Wal-Mart wages vary across the country. Before the rate hike, Oklahoma associates were paid the least nationwide. They still are.

The new average wage for Oklahoma sales associates, $12.51, is still well below the new national average of $13.38. The closest state is Delaware at $12.53, according to the company’s website.

Spokeswoman Anne Hatfield said the discrepancy in pay has to do with market conditions.

“The wage in any area depends on variety of factors. One state may have more long-tenured associates, which will result in higher average wages. Factors in that could be turnover, new store openings, etc.,” Hatfield said in an email Monday. “There are also market factors, for example in some urban areas, the market may dictate a higher wage than you would find in more rural areas.”

Wal-Mart wages in Oklahoma might be the lowest in the U.S., but they’re actually closer to the national average than the state’s are as a whole.

Oklahoma Wal-Mart wages are 93 percent of the national average. Wages in Oklahoma are about 85 percent of the national average overall.