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IBEW Local 666
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 666 earn $39.35/hr (2026 scale), about $58.02/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$39.35/hr
With benefits$58.02/hr
First-step apprentice$17.71/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 666 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Applications go through the Richmond Electricians' Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. Status as of October 25, 2026.
Local 666 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $39.35 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 | 45% | $17.71 | $35,420 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $19.68 | $39,360 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $21.64 | $43,280 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $25.58 | $51,160 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $29.51 | $59,020 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $33.45 | $66,900 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $39.35 | $78,700 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.