IBEW Local 332 Pay Scale 2026 — San Jose, CA Wages & Application Dates
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IBEW Local 332 in San Jose, CA pays journeyman inside wiremen $91.03/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.
Application status
ClosedApplications are closed right now — online applications open the first three days of every month, starting 8:00 AM on the 1st.
Applications are handled by Electrical Training Alliance of Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County Electrical JATC, IBEW Local 332/SCVNECA).
Official application page ↗Status last verified August 22, 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 332 pay scale 2026
Local 332 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 $91.03/hr (2025 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $140.78/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 45% | $40.96 |
| Period 2 | 50% | $45.52 |
| Period 3 | 55% | $50.07 |
| Period 4 | 60% | $54.62 |
| Period 5 | 65% | $59.17 |
| Period 6 | 70% | $63.72 |
| Period 7 | 75% | $68.27 |
| Period 8 | 80% | $72.82 |
| Period 9 | 85% | $77.38 |
| Period 10 | 90% | $81.93 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $91.03 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Complete application and upload Diploma/GED on the website during the first three days of the month ONLY. Official transcripts must be mailed/dropped off or submitted via Parchment.com. Qualified applicants are notified by email of testing date/time/location; test covers algebraic functions and reading comprehension, followed by oral interview. Applications remain on file up to two years. Cap of 300 applications per month per prior knowledge (not reconfirmed in this check).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 332 in San Jose accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 22, 2026: Applications are closed right now — online applications open the first three days of every month, starting 8:00 AM on the 1st. 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 332 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 332 is $91.03/hr (2025 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $140.78/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 45% and stepping up each period.
How much do IBEW Local 332 apprentices make?
A first-period IBEW Local 332 apprentice earns about $40.96/hr — 45% of the $91.03/hr journeyman scale — and steps up each period to $81.93/hr in the final period before turning out at full scale.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 332?
Applications go through Electrical Training Alliance of Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County Electrical JATC, IBEW Local 332/SCVNECA). 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 332 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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