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IBEW Local 38
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 38 earn $48.63/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$48.63/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$17.02/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 38 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Cleveland Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee. Status as of October 22, 2026.
Local 38 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $48.63 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 | 35% | $17.02 | $34,040 |
| Step 2 | 40% | $19.45 | $38,900 |
| Step 3 | 45% | $21.88 | $43,760 |
| Step 4 | 50% | $24.32 | $48,640 |
| Step 5 | 55% | $26.75 | $53,500 |
| Step 6 | 60% | $29.18 | $58,360 |
| Step 7 | 65% | $31.61 | $63,220 |
| Step 8 | 70% | $34.04 | $68,080 |
| Step 9 | 75% | $36.47 | $72,940 |
| Step 10 | 80% | $38.90 | $77,800 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $48.63 | $97,260 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.
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