First, the legal bit. In the U.S., you’ll get at least the federal minimum wage for apprentices. That’s $7.25 an hour.
But hold up—don’t run away screaming. Nobody actually pays that. If they do, they’re either a unicorn or a villain from a Dickens novel. Most apprentices earn way more.
Think closer to $15 to $25 per hour to start. Yes, even for someone who’s still learning which end of the screwdriver does what.
The big secret: It goes up. Fast.
Here’s the fun part: your wage increases as you learn. You’re not stuck at the same number for years. Every few months—or after hitting certain milestones—you get a raise.
Imagine this: You show up, mess up (a little), and then get paid more for getting better. It’s like a video game, but with real money. And no respawning.
By year two or three, you could be pulling $30 to $40 an hour. That’s not a typo. I’ll wait while you pick your jaw off the floor.
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