Get the AppIBEW Local 191 Pay Scale 2026 — Marysville, WA Wages & Application Dates
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IBEW Local 191 in Marysville, WA pays journeyman inside wiremen $65.30/hr on the check. Below: the full apprentice-to-journeyman scale period by period, whether applications are open right now, how the process works, and a free alert the moment the next window opens.
Journeyman
$65.30/hr
Package
Not published
Applications
Closed
Application status
Applications are closed right now — unannounced for Inside Wireman; NWEJATC will post a new window with prior notice on its website. Limited Energy Technician window (separate program) is open Sept 18–Oct 18, 2026..
Applications are handled by Northwest Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NWEJATC).
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Status last verified October 26, 2026. Source: official JATC/local site. Windows can change on short notice — always confirm details with the JATC before making plans.
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IBEW Local 191 pay scale 2026
Local 191 wages are set by the local's collective bargaining agreement, not negotiated individually — everyone in a classification earns the same scale. The journeyman inside wireman rate is $65.30/hr (2026 contract data). Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 40% | $26.12 |
| Period 2 | 50% | $32.65 |
| Period 3 | 55% | $35.91 |
| Period 4 | 60% | $39.18 |
| Period 5 | 65% | $42.45 |
| Period 6 | 75% | $48.98 |
| Period 7 | 80% | $52.24 |
| Period 8 | 85% | $55.51 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $65.30 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Applications are currently closed for Inside Wireman, Residential Wireman, and Pre-Apprentice Programs unless applicant meets a listed exception.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 191 in Marysville accept apprenticeship applications?
As of October 26, 2026: Applications are closed right now — unannounced for Inside Wireman; NWEJATC will post a new window with prior notice on its website. Limited Energy Technician window (separate program) is open Sept 18–Oct 18, 2026.. Application schedules are set by the JATC and can change on short notice — always confirm on the JATC's own site before making plans.
How much does IBEW Local 191 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 191 is $65.30/hr (2026 contract data). Apprentices earn a percentage of the base rate, typically starting near 40% and stepping up each period.
How much do IBEW Local 191 apprentices make?
A first-period IBEW Local 191 apprentice earns about $26.12/hr — 40% of the $65.30/hr journeyman scale — and steps up each period to $55.51/hr in the final period before turning out at full scale.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 191?
Applications go through Northwest Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NWEJATC). The usual process: submit the application with your HS diploma or GED, transcripts showing algebra, and ID; take the aptitude test; then complete a scored interview that sets your rank on the eligibility list.
What test does IBEW Local 191 use?
Most IBEW inside-wireman programs use the Electrical Training Alliance aptitude test (algebra & functions plus reading comprehension); a growing number use the broader GAN battery. Either way, your test score plus interview decide your ranking — prep before the window opens.
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