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IBEW Local 443
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 443 earn $33.25/hr (2026 scale), about $51.91/hr with benefits. Applications: open now.
Journeyman$33.25/hr
With benefits$51.91/hr
First-step apprentice$16.63/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Open nowLocal 443 is taking applications now. Windows can close early, so apply soon. Status as of October 23, 2026.
Local 443 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $33.25 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 | 50% | $16.63 | $33,260 |
| Step 2 | 55% | $18.29 | $36,580 |
| Step 3 | 60% | $19.95 | $39,900 |
| Step 4 | 70% | $23.28 | $46,560 |
| Step 5 | 80% | $26.60 | $53,200 |
| Step 6 | 90% | $29.93 | $59,860 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $33.25 | $66,500 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.