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IBEW Local 270
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 270 earn $35.91/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$35.91/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$19.75/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 270 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Oak Ridge Electrical JATC. Status as of October 25, 2026.
Local 270 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $35.91 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 | 55% | $19.75 | $39,500 |
| Step 2 | 60% | $21.55 | $43,100 |
| Step 3 | 68% | $24.42 | $48,840 |
| Step 4 | 76% | $27.29 | $54,580 |
| Step 5 | 83% | $29.81 | $59,620 |
| Step 6 | 93% | $33.40 | $66,800 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $35.91 | $71,820 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.