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IBEW Local 131
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 131 earn $44.30/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$44.30/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$19.93/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 131 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Kalamazoo Electrical Training Alliance. Status as of October 23, 2026.
Local 131 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $44.30 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% | $19.93 | $39,860 |
| Step 2 | 55% | $24.37 | $48,740 |
| Step 3 | 60% | $26.58 | $53,160 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $28.80 | $57,600 |
| Step 5 | 70% | $31.01 | $62,020 |
| Step 6 | 80% | $35.44 | $70,880 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $44.30 | $88,600 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.