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IBEW Local 716

Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 716 earn $40.75/hr (2026 scale). Applications: window scheduled.

Journeyman$40.75/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$20.38/hr

Apprenticeship applications

Window scheduled

Local 716 has announced its next application window. Check the dates on the the training center site. Applications go through the Houston Electrical JATC. Status as of October 21, 2026.

Check on the JATC siteFull guide and opening alerts

Local 716 apprentice pay

Each step is a share of the $40.75 journeyman rate. Steps usually move every 1,000 hours or six months of work and school.

Step% of journeymanHourlyPer year at 2,000 h
Step 150%$20.38$40,760
Step 255%$22.41$44,820
Step 360%$24.45$48,900
Step 470%$28.53$57,060
Step 580%$32.60$65,200
Step 690%$36.68$73,360
Journeyman100%$40.75$81,500

Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.

Getting in

Local 716 interview scores10 reported · median 87Free aptitude practice15 timed algebra questionsAptitude test guideFormat, scoring and retakesInterview questionsWhat the panel asks and how it scores

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