How much $ to ask for as a new apprentice out of trade school?

[2sac]

Sounds like you did better than most. Good luck

[Thermodynamics]

Congrats Joe is this a union job? The reason for asking is straight out of tech school I was offered $11/hr as an installers helper in a non-union state. Seems like you union guys have it pretty good!

[MechanicallyInclined]

Non-Union state?

[MechanicallyInclined]

There's no non-Union states. You must mean non-RTW. Also non-RTW doesn't mean employment-at-will.

[Senior Tech]

I start guys with trade school at $12 per hour.
After 90 days I evaluate and it could go up to $15 per hour
If they show above average skills and the dedication to learn and more importantly are good communicators there earnings can be substantial.
I have one guy who after 3 years, earned $60,000, the most he ever has.

[pilotlight]

Op. What tools do you have? With just " schooling" and maybe some tools.You are not worth much

[Thermodynamics]

Non-Union state?

Sorry, right to work state. We don't talk union around these parts.

[CFESAmasterEGSR]

Sorry, right to work state. We don't talk union around these parts.

Ha ha, you talk like me. I'm still trying to learn all the union jargon these guys use. I keep burning up google every time I see an acronym. Lol

[mechAK47]

any construction or mechanical job is experience especially plumbing and electric (high voltage as well as low voltage) if you tell your new boss you have 3 years experience as a plumber he will know that at least you know all the tools and your hands are used to pipes.

[CTnewbie]

Congrats Joe is this a union job? The reason for asking is straight out of tech school I was offered $11/hr as an installers helper in a non-union state. Seems like you union guys have it pretty good!

Thanks, I'm looking forward to Wednesday. No, this isn't a Union Job, I wish it was. As far as starting pay, I think the difference is the cost of living around here. $15.00 isn't much here, especially when you consider rent in a 2BR apt is costing me $2400 mo. in this area. If this was my only source of income I wouldn't be able to take the job, but luckily I'm able to make money in other fields as well.

[B.B.]

I wonder how much I should expect in Florida... I have trade school completion, of course the EPA Certs [ALL] and the optional 410 A Cert.

[Thermodynamics]

$2400

$15 x 40 x 4 = $2400

I couldn't imagine my entire salary going to just putting a roof over my head.

Good luck on the new job.

[bearfromobx]

Just make sure to develop a working relationship with your fellow techs and be respectful, especially when you don't think your senior tech is right. The guys you ride with today can drag you out of a fire or cook your bacon down the road, be it when you get into trouble, need a recommendation or are looking for your next opportunity. Good Luck Bubba!