The apprentice program provides on-the-job training as well as industrial construction installations.
The application process will start year-round on March 1, 2020 at various WorkForce locations.
Here you’ll find wages for the following areas: Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence and Frontenac. Please be advised of the changes to the following: Wages, Health & Welfare, Local #441 Retirement Plan and Pre-Apprentice/Helper Education Fund. These rates are in effect from June 1, 2024 until May 31, 2025, or until otherwise notified.
Work Assessments Based on gross wages prior to any employee elective deferral
Journeyman- 3.5% of Gross Wages
Apprentices- 2% of Gross Wages
| Year | Wages / Benefits |
|---|---|
| 1st Year Apprentice | $21.92/Hr Wages + $10.79 Benefits |
| 2nd Year Apprentice | $23.92/Hr Wages + $18.99 Benefits |
| 3rd Year Apprentice | $27.90Hr Wages + $18.99 Benefits |
| 4th Year Apprentice | $31.89/Hr Wages + $18.88 Benefits |
| 5th Year Apprentice | $35.87/Hr Wages + $18.88 Benefits |
| Journeyman | $39.86/Hr Wages + $19.29 Benefits |
| Year | Wages / Benefits |
|---|---|
| 1st Year Apprentice | $22.05/Hr Wages + $9.68 Benefits |
| 2nd Year Apprentice | $24.26/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 3rd Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months | $26.46Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 3rd Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months | $28.67/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 4th Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months | $30.87/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 4th Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months | $33.08/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 5th Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months | $35.28/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 5th Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months | $37.49/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| Journeyman | $44.10/Hr Wages + $19.89 Benefits |
| Year | Wages / Benefits |
|---|---|
| 1st Year Apprentice | $22.05/Hr Wages + $9.68 Benefits |
| 2nd Year Apprentice | $24.26/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 3rd Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months | $26.46/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 3rd Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months | $28.67/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 4th Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months | $30.87/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 4th Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months | $33.08/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 5th Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months | $35.28/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| 5th Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months | $37.49/Hr Wages + $17.43 Benefits |
| Journeyman | $44.10/Hr Wages + $19.89 Benefits |
| Year | Wages / Benefits |
|---|---|
| 1st Year Apprentice | $21.42/Hr Wages + $13.11 Benefits |
| 2nd Year Apprentice | $23.36/Hr Wages + $22.15 Benefits |
| 3rd Year Apprentice | $27.26Hr Wages + $22.15 Benefits |
| 4th Year Apprentice | $31.15/Hr Wages + $22.15 Benefits |
| 5th Year Apprentice | $35.05/Hr Wages + $22.15 Benefits |
| Journeyman | $38.94/Hr Wages + $22.15 Benefits |