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IBEW Local 14
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 14 earn $46.72/hr (2026 scale), about $72.27/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$46.72/hr
With benefits$72.27/hr
First-step apprentice$21.02/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 14 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Eau Claire Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Status as of October 23, 2026.
Local 14 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $46.72 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% | $21.02 | $42,040 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $23.36 | $46,720 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $25.70 | $51,400 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $30.37 | $60,740 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $35.04 | $70,080 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $39.71 | $79,420 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $46.72 | $93,440 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.