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IBEW Local 768
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 768 earn $40.71/hr (2026 scale), about $58.76/hr with benefits. Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$40.71/hr
With benefits$58.76/hr
First-step apprentice$18.32/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 768 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 25, 2026.
Local 768 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $40.71 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% | $18.32 | $36,640 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $20.36 | $40,720 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $22.39 | $44,780 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $26.46 | $52,920 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $30.53 | $61,060 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $34.60 | $69,200 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $40.71 | $81,420 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.