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IBEW Local 238
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 238 earn $31.92/hr (2026 scale), about $46.53/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$31.92/hr
With benefits$46.53/hr
First-step apprentice$19.15/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 238 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Asheville Electrical JATC. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 238 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $31.92 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 | 60% | $19.15 | $38,300 |
| Step 2 | 65% | $20.75 | $41,500 |
| Step 3 | 70% | $22.34 | $44,680 |
| Step 4 | 75% | $23.94 | $47,880 |
| Step 5 | 80% | $25.54 | $51,080 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $27.13 | $54,260 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $31.92 | $63,840 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.