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IBEW Local 449
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 449 earn $43.21/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$43.21/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$21.61/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 449 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Eastern Idaho Electrical JATC. Status as of August 21, 2026.
Local 449 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $43.21 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% | $21.61 | $43,220 |
| Step 2 | 55% | $23.77 | $47,540 |
| Step 3 | 60% | $25.93 | $51,860 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $28.09 | $56,180 |
| Step 5 | 70% | $30.25 | $60,500 |
| Step 6 | 80% | $34.57 | $69,140 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $43.21 | $86,420 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.