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IBEW Local 479
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 479 earn $36.26/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$36.26/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$18.13/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 479 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 23, 2026.
Local 479 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $36.26 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% | $18.13 | $36,260 |
| Step 2 | 55% | $19.94 | $39,880 |
| Step 3 | 60% | $21.76 | $43,520 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $23.57 | $47,140 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $27.20 | $54,400 |
| Step 6 | 80% | $29.01 | $58,020 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $36.26 | $72,520 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.
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