New Apprentices without prior experience or trade school start at 1st period pay. Those with documented work experience or a Minnesota accredited electrical trade school degree are eligible to start at 2nd period or higher.
Current Wage Rates
|
Period |
Requirements |
Precentage of Journeyman Wage |
Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1st Period |
0-1,000 Hours |
45% |
$19.67 |
|
2nd Period |
1,001-1,999 Hours |
45% |
$19.67 |
|
3rd Period |
2,000 Hours & Pass 1st Year School |
50% |
$21.86 |
|
4th Period |
3,500 Hours & Pass 2nd Year School |
60% |
$26.23 |
|
5th Period |
5,000 Hours & Pass 3rd Year School |
75% |
$32.78 |
|
6th Period |
6,500 Hours & Pass 4th Year School |
85% |
$37.15 |
1st Period Apprentice Fringe Benefits Breakdown
|
Vacation/Holiday |
6.00% |
$1.18 |
|
Health & Welfare |
58.21% |
$11.45 |
|
Annuity |
0.00% |
$0.00 |
|
Local Pension |
13.04% |
$2.56 |
|
NEBF |
3.00% |
$0.59 |
|
JATC |
2.36% |
$0.46 |
|
LMCC |
0.23% |
$0.05 |
|
Total Wage/Fringe Package per Hour: |
$35.96 |
2nd Period Apprentice Fringe Benefits Breakdown
|
Vacation/Holiday |
12.00% |
$2.52 |
|
Health & Welfare |
58.21% |
$11.45 |
|
Annuity |
0.00% |
$0.00 |
|
Local Pension |
13.04% |
$2.56 |
|
NEBF |
3.00% |
$0.59 |
|
JATC |
2.36% |
$0.46 |
|
LMCC |
0.23% |
$0.05 |
|
Total Wage/Fringe Package per Hour: |
$37.30 |
Current Journeyman Rate: $43.71 + Benefits = Total Wage/Fringe Package per Hour: $74.40
Wages effective 05/01/19
*Benefits increase with each subsequent wage period; Annuity does not begin until 3rd period.