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IBEW Local 508
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 508 earn $33.35/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$33.35/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$18.34/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 508 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 508 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $33.35 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 | 55% | $18.34 | $36,680 |
| Step 2 | 60% | $20.01 | $40,020 |
| Step 3 | 65% | $21.68 | $43,360 |
| Step 4 | 70% | $23.35 | $46,700 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $25.01 | $50,020 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $28.35 | $56,700 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $33.35 | $66,700 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.