Apprentice wages are based on the current average Journeyman wage. Each August, a Journeyman wage survey is sent to FEAT Participating Employers. The results of this survey are compiled and the Journeyman wage becomes effective in December. Apprentices are paid a percentage of the Journeyman wage based on the number of OJT hours they have completed:

0000 - 1000 Hours    50%
1001 - 2000 Hours    55%
2001 - 3000 Hours    60%
3001 - 4000 Hours    65%
4001 - 5000 Hours    70%
5001 - 6000 Hours    75%
6001 - 7000 Hours    80%
7001 - 8000 Hours    90%

The Journeyman wage rate effective 1 December, 2007 is $18.16