All localsDes Moines, Iowa
IBEW Local 347
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 347 earn $45.45/hr (2025 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$45.45/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$20.45/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 347 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 22, 2026.
Local 347 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $45.45 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% | $20.45 | $40,900 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $22.73 | $45,460 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $25.00 | $50,000 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $29.54 | $59,080 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $34.09 | $68,180 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $38.63 | $77,260 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $45.45 | $90,900 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.