All localsSt. Louis, Missouri
IBEW Local 1
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 1 earn $49.29/hr (2025 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$49.29/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$22.18/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 1 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the St. Status as of October 22, 2026.
Local 1 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $49.29 journeyman rate. Steps usually move every 1,000 hours or six months of work and school.
| Step | % of journeyman | Hourly | Per year at 2,000 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 45% | $22.18 | $44,360 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $24.65 | $49,300 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $27.11 | $54,220 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $32.04 | $64,080 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $36.97 | $73,940 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $41.90 | $83,800 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $49.29 | $98,580 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.