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IBEW Local 24
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 24 earn $52.50/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$52.50/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$23.63/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 24 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 22, 2026.
Local 24 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $52.50 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% | $23.63 | $47,260 |
| Step 2 | 45% | $23.63 | $47,260 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $28.88 | $57,760 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $34.13 | $68,260 |
| Step 5 | 70% | $36.75 | $73,500 |
| Step 6 | 75% | $39.38 | $78,760 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $52.50 | $105,000 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.