All localsAnchorage, Alaska
IBEW Local 1547
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 1547 earn $57.44/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$57.44/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$25.85/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 1547 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship & Training Trust. Status as of October 25, 2026.
Local 1547 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $57.44 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% | $25.85 | $51,700 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $28.72 | $57,440 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $31.59 | $63,180 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $37.34 | $74,680 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $43.08 | $86,160 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $48.82 | $97,640 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $57.44 | $114,880 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.