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IBEW Local 8
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 8 earn $53.29/hr (2026 scale). Applications: accepting year-round.
Journeyman$53.29/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$23.98/hr
Apprenticeship applications
Accepting year-roundLocal 8 takes applications year-round, so you can apply any time. Status as of October 25, 2026.
Local 8 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $53.29 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% | $23.98 | $47,960 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $26.65 | $53,300 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $29.31 | $58,620 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $34.64 | $69,280 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $39.97 | $79,940 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $45.30 | $90,600 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $53.29 | $106,580 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.
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