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IBEW Local 532
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 532 earn $41.92/hr (2026 scale), about $58.24/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$41.92/hr
With benefits$58.24/hr
First-step apprentice$18.86/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 532 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 532 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $41.92 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% | $18.86 | $37,720 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $20.96 | $41,920 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $23.06 | $46,120 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $27.25 | $54,500 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $31.44 | $62,880 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $35.63 | $71,260 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $41.92 | $83,840 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.