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IBEW Local 158
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 158 earn $43.95/hr (2026 scale), about $67.69/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$43.95/hr
With benefits$67.69/hr
First-step apprentice$19.78/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 158 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Northeast Wisconsin Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 158 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $43.95 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% | $19.78 | $39,560 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $21.98 | $43,960 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $24.17 | $48,340 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $28.57 | $57,140 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $32.96 | $65,920 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $37.36 | $74,720 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $43.95 | $87,900 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.