Pay Rates

Apprentices will receive increases during the course of their apprenticeship based on the amount of work hours they successfully complete, successful school performance and craft certifications.

Apprentice wages are based upon a percentage of the Journeyworkers hourly wage rate and advancements are made during the five years of apprenticeship.

Current hourly pay rate for Journeyworkers = $30.40 per hour *plus benefits (rev. 01/01/2024)

*plus benefits - In addition to pay rate, Family Health Insurance and NEBF Retirement Benefits are paid for by the contractor and 5th year apprentices will also receive an 11% contribution to Pension Benefits paid for by the contractor.

Inside Wireman Apprentice Pay Rates

School Year     Percentage      Hourly Rate

First                     52%                $15.81 hr. *plus benefits

Second                57%                 $17.33 hr. *plus benefits

Third                   62%                 $18.85 hr. *plus benefits

Fourth                 70%                 $21.28 hr. *plus benefits

Fifth                    80%                 $24.32 hr. *plus benefits