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North Carolina IBEW Pay Scale 2026
Journeyman wireman (JW) scale for all 4 IBEW Inside locals in North Carolina on file, with health and welfare, pension, total package, weekly gross at 40, 50, and 60 hours, the latest raise, and open calls at each hall.
North Carolina IBEW pay scales by local
Every North Carolina Inside local with a JW scale on file, highest first. Click a column to sort. The national median is $45.00 across 240 locals; see the full IBEW pay scale table to compare.
| Local | City | JW scale | Total package | H&W | Pension | Dues | 40 hr week | 50 hr week | 60 hr week | Yearly (40 hr) | Last raise | Open calls | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local 553 | Raleigh | $37.44 | — | $8.95 | — | — | $1,498 | $2,059 | $2,621 | $77,875 | — | 0 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 379 | Charlotte | $34.88 | — | $9.15 | — | — | $1,395 | $1,918 | $2,442 | $72,550 | +$1.05 (3.1%) Sep 2026 | 51 | Sep 2026 |
| Local 238 | Asheville | $33.32 | — | $9.13 | — | — | $1,333 | $1,833 | $2,332 | $69,306 | — | 0 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 342 | Winston-Salem | $32.00 | — | $9.66 | — | — | $1,280 | $1,760 | $2,240 | $66,560 | — | 22 | Jul 2026 |
North Carolina IBEW pay questions
What is the IBEW pay scale in North Carolina in 2026?
Across 4 IBEW Inside locals in North Carolina, the median journeyman wireman (JW) scale is $34.10 an hour. Scales run from $32.00 at Local 342 in Winston-Salem to $37.44 at Local 553 in Raleigh.
Which IBEW local pays the most in North Carolina?
IBEW Local 553 in Raleigh has the highest JW scale in North Carolina at $37.44 an hour, about $77,875 a year at 40 hours a week.
How much does an IBEW electrician make in North Carolina?
At North Carolina's median JW scale of $34.10, a 40-hour week is $1,364.00 and a full year is about $70,928 before benefits. A 50-hour week with time-and-a-half overtime is $1,875.50.
How does North Carolina IBEW pay compare to other states?
North Carolina's median JW scale is $10.90 below the national median of $45.00 across 240 Inside locals. It ranks #43 of 48 states by median scale.
Did IBEW wages go up in North Carolina this year?
1 of 4 North Carolina locals raised their JW scale in the last 12 months, with a median raise of $1.05 an hour (3.1%).
Where's the work in North Carolina?
73 calls are open at North Carolina locals right now. Open any local above for its calls, books, and work outlook, see every open call on the IBEW job call map, or find the busiest halls nationwide on Hot Spots.
