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IBEW Local 429
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 429 earn $36.82/hr (2026 scale), about $51.82/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$36.82/hr
With benefits$51.82/hr
First-step apprentice$16.57/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 429 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Nashville Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. Status as of October 23, 2026.
Local 429 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $36.82 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% | $16.57 | $33,140 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $18.41 | $36,820 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $20.25 | $40,500 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $23.93 | $47,860 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $27.62 | $55,240 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $31.30 | $62,600 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $36.82 | $73,640 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.