All localsCharleston, West Virginia
IBEW Local 466
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 466 earn $41.41/hr (2024 scale). Applications: window scheduled.
Journeyman$41.41/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$18.63/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Window scheduledLocal 466 has announced its next application window. Check the dates on the the training center site. Applications go through the Charleston Electrical JATC. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 466 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $41.41 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% | $18.63 | $37,260 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $20.71 | $41,420 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $22.78 | $45,560 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $26.92 | $53,840 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $31.06 | $62,120 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $35.20 | $70,400 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $41.41 | $82,820 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.