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IBEW Local 1340
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 1340 earn $35.53/hr (2026 scale), about $53.44/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$35.53/hr
With benefits$53.44/hr
First-step apprentice$21.32/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 1340 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 1340 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $35.53 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 | 60% | $21.32 | $42,640 |
| Step 2 | 65% | $23.09 | $46,180 |
| Step 3 | 75% | $26.65 | $53,300 |
| Step 4 | 85% | $30.20 | $60,400 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $35.53 | $71,060 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.