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Washington IBEW Pay Scale 2026
Journeyman wireman (JW) scale for all 5 IBEW Inside locals in Washington 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.
Washington IBEW pay scales by local
Every Washington 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 46 | Seattle | $76.95 | $113.20 | $13.58 | $20.36 | 3.5% | $3,078 | $4,232 | $5,386 | $160,056 | — | 0 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 76 | Tacoma | $66.88 | — | $9.23 | — | — | $2,675 | $3,678 | $4,682 | $139,110 | — | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 191 | Everett | $65.30 | $95.65 | $13.75 | $14.73 | 2% | $2,612 | $3,592 | $4,571 | $135,824 | +$2.92 (4.7%) Jul 2026 | 19 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 112 | Kennewick | $63.00 | — | $11.88 | — | — | $2,520 | $3,465 | $4,410 | $131,040 | — | 8 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 73 | Spokane | $49.55 | — | $11.00 | — | — | $1,982 | $2,725 | $3,468 | $103,064 | — | 0 | Feb 2026 |
Washington IBEW pay questions
What is the IBEW pay scale in Washington in 2026?
Across 5 IBEW Inside locals in Washington, the median journeyman wireman (JW) scale is $65.30 an hour. Scales run from $49.55 at Local 73 in Spokane to $76.95 at Local 46 in Seattle.
Which IBEW local pays the most in Washington?
IBEW Local 46 in Seattle has the highest JW scale in Washington at $76.95 an hour, about $160,056 a year at 40 hours a week, with a total package of $113.20 an hour.
How much does an IBEW electrician make in Washington?
At Washington's median JW scale of $65.30, a 40-hour week is $2,612.00 and a full year is about $135,824 before benefits. A 50-hour week with time-and-a-half overtime is $3,591.50.
How does Washington IBEW pay compare to other states?
Washington's median JW scale is $20.30 above the national median of $45.00 across 240 Inside locals. It ranks #1 of 48 states by median scale.
Did IBEW wages go up in Washington this year?
1 of 5 Washington locals raised their JW scale in the last 12 months, with a median raise of $2.92 an hour (4.7%).
Where's the work in Washington?
30 calls are open at Washington 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.
