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IBEW Local 153
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 153 earn $49.30/hr (2026 scale), about $78.34/hr with benefits. Applications: open now.
Journeyman$49.30/hr
With benefits$78.34/hr
First-step apprentice$22.19/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Open nowLocal 153 is taking applications now. Windows can close early, so apply soon. Status as of October 22, 2026.
Local 153 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $49.30 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% | $22.19 | $44,380 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $24.65 | $49,300 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $27.12 | $54,240 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $32.05 | $64,100 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $36.98 | $73,960 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $41.91 | $83,820 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $49.30 | $98,600 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.