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IBEW Local 134
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 134 earn $63.15/hr (2026 scale), about $107.71/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$63.15/hr
With benefits$107.71/hr
First-step apprentice$25.26/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 134 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 21, 2026.
Local 134 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $63.15 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 | 40% | $25.26 | $50,520 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $31.58 | $63,160 |
| Step 3 | 60% | $37.89 | $75,780 |
| Step 4 | 75% | $47.36 | $94,720 |
| Step 5 | 90% | $56.84 | $113,680 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $63.15 | $126,300 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.
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