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IBEW Local 12
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 12 earn $35.40/hr (2023 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$35.40/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$17.70/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 12 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Pueblo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. Status as of September 13, 2026.
Local 12 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $35.40 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 | 50% | $17.70 | $35,400 |
| Step 2 | 55% | $19.47 | $38,940 |
| Step 3 | 60% | $21.24 | $42,480 |
| Step 4 | 70% | $24.78 | $49,560 |
| Step 5 | 80% | $28.32 | $56,640 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $35.40 | $70,800 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.