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IBEW Local 332
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 332 earn $95.53/hr (2026 scale), about $147.73/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$95.53/hr
With benefits$147.73/hr
First-step apprentice$42.99/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 332 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 21, 2026.
Local 332 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $95.53 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% | $42.99 | $85,980 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $47.77 | $95,540 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $52.54 | $105,080 |
| Step 4 | 60% | $57.32 | $114,640 |
| Step 5 | 65% | $62.09 | $124,180 |
| Step 6 | 70% | $66.87 | $133,740 |
| Step 7 | 75% | $71.65 | $143,300 |
| Step 8 | 80% | $76.42 | $152,840 |
| Step 9 | 85% | $81.20 | $162,400 |
| Step 10 | 90% | $85.98 | $171,960 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $95.53 | $191,060 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.
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