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IBEW Local 150
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 150 earn $56.15/hr (2026 scale), about $108.64/hr with benefits. Applications: open now.
Journeyman$56.15/hr
With benefits$108.64/hr
First-step apprentice$25.27/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Open nowLocal 150 is taking applications now. Windows can close early, so apply soon. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 150 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $56.15 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 | 45% | $25.27 | $50,540 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $28.08 | $56,160 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $30.88 | $61,760 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $36.50 | $73,000 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $42.11 | $84,220 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $47.73 | $95,460 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $56.15 | $112,300 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.
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