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IBEW Local 388
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 388 earn $43.31/hr (2026 scale), about $67.69/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$43.31/hr
With benefits$67.69/hr
First-step apprentice$19.49/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 388 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Wisconsin River Valley Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Status as of October 22, 2026.
Local 388 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $43.31 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% | $19.49 | $38,980 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $21.66 | $43,320 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $23.82 | $47,640 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $28.15 | $56,300 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $32.48 | $64,960 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $36.81 | $73,620 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $43.31 | $86,620 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.