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IBEW Local 461

Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 461 earn $64.16/hr (2026 scale), about $108.92/hr with benefits. Applications: closed.

Journeyman$64.16/hr
With benefits$108.92/hr
First-step apprentice$28.87/hr

Apprenticeship applications

Closed

Local 461 isn't taking applications right now. Training centers post the next window on their own site first. Applications go through the NECA-IBEW Local Union #461 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee. Status as of October 22, 2026.

Check on the JATC site

Local 461 apprentice pay

Each step is a share of the $64.16 journeyman rate. Steps usually move every 1,000 hours or six months of work and school.

Step% of journeymanHourlyPer year at 2,000 h
Step 145%$28.87$57,740
Step 250%$32.08$64,160
Step 355%$35.29$70,580
Step 465%$41.70$83,400
Step 575%$48.12$96,240
Step 685%$54.54$109,080
Journeyman100%$64.16$128,320

Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.

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