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IBEW Local 233
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 233 earn $42.42/hr (2026 scale), about $61.10/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$42.42/hr
With benefits$61.10/hr
First-step apprentice$19.09/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 233 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 233 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $42.42 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% | $19.09 | $38,180 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $21.21 | $42,420 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $23.33 | $46,660 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $27.57 | $55,140 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $31.82 | $63,640 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $36.06 | $72,120 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $42.42 | $84,840 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.