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IBEW Local 490
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 490 earn $37.86/hr (2026 scale). Applications: open now.
Journeyman$37.86/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$17.04/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Open nowLocal 490 is taking applications now. Windows can close early, so apply soon. Applications go through the IBEW Local 490 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. Status as of October 22, 2026.
Local 490 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $37.86 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% | $17.04 | $34,080 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $18.93 | $37,860 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $20.82 | $41,640 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $24.61 | $49,220 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $28.40 | $56,800 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $32.18 | $64,360 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $37.86 | $75,720 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.