All localsNew Haven, Connecticut
IBEW Local 90
Journeyman inside wiremen at Local 90 earn $49.00/hr (2026 scale). Applications: closed.
Journeyman$49.00/hr
With benefitsNot published
First-step apprentice$22.05/hr
Apprenticeship applications
ClosedLocal 90 isn't taking applications right now. Training centers post the next window on their own site first. Applications go through the NECA & IBEW Local 90 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. Status as of October 24, 2026.
Local 90 apprentice pay
Each step is a share of the $49.00 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% | $22.05 | $44,100 |
| Step 2 | 50% | $24.50 | $49,000 |
| Step 3 | 55% | $26.95 | $53,900 |
| Step 4 | 65% | $31.85 | $63,700 |
| Step 5 | 75% | $36.75 | $73,500 |
| Step 6 | 85% | $41.65 | $83,300 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $49.00 | $98,000 |
Base wage only, before overtime and benefits. Rates change with each new agreement, so confirm with the local.