All localsGrand Junction, Colorado
IBEW Local 111
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 111 earn $31.60/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$31.60/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$14.22/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 111 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Western Colorado Electrical JATC. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 111 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $31.60 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% | $14.22 | $28,440 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $15.80 | $31,600 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $17.38 | $34,760 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $20.54 | $41,080 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $23.70 | $47,400 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $26.86 | $53,720 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $31.60 | $63,200 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.