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IBEW Local 43
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 43 earn $54.00/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$54.00/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$21.60/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 43 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Central New York Electrical Training Alliance. Status as of October 22, 2026.
Local 43 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $54.00 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 | 40% | $21.60 | $43,200 |
| Step 2 | 45% | $24.30 | $48,600 |
| Step 3 | 50% | $27.00 | $54,000 |
| Step 4 | 60% | $32.40 | $64,800 |
| Step 5 | 70% | $37.80 | $75,600 |
| Step 6 | 80% | $43.20 | $86,400 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $54.00 | $108,000 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.
Getting in
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