All localsRapid City, South Dakota
IBEW Local 1250
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 1250 earn $35.57/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$35.57/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$16.01/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 1250 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 1250 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $35.57 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% | $16.01 | $32,020 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $17.79 | $35,580 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $19.56 | $39,120 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $23.12 | $46,240 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $26.68 | $53,360 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $30.23 | $60,460 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $35.57 | $71,140 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.