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Wisconsin IBEW Pay Scale 2026
Journeyman wireman (JW) scale for all 9 IBEW Inside locals in Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin IBEW pay scales by local
Every Wisconsin 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 430 | Racine | $52.60 | — | $12.55 | — | — | $2,104 | $2,893 | $3,682 | $109,408 | — | 51 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 494 | Milwaukee | $52.51 | $74.78 | $10.60 | $10.09 | 2.5% | $2,100 | $2,888 | $3,676 | $109,221 | +$1.87 (3.7%) Jul 2026 | 202 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 127 | Kenosha | $51.54 | $79.92 | $13.95 | $12.88 | 4.25% | $2,062 | $2,835 | $3,608 | $107,203 | +$5.49 (11.9%) Jul 2026 | 20 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 159 | Madison | $50.00 | — | $12.19 | — | — | $2,000 | $2,750 | $3,500 | $104,000 | — | 9 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 890 | Janesville | $48.70 | $74.26 | $11.43 | $12.18 | 4% | $1,948 | $2,678 | $3,409 | $101,296 | +$5.05 (11.6%) Jun 2026 | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| Local 14 | Eau Claire | $46.72 | $72.27 | $12.47 | $11.68 | 3% | $1,869 | $2,570 | $3,270 | $97,178 | +$5.40 (13.1%) Jul 2026 | 30 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 158 | Green Bay | $43.95 | $67.69 | $11.43 | $10.99 | — | $1,758 | $2,417 | $3,076 | $91,416 | +$1.95 (4.6%) Jul 2026 | 0 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 388 | Stevens Point | $43.31 | $67.69 | $12.25 | $10.83 | 5% | $1,732 | $2,382 | $3,032 | $90,085 | +$4.57 (11.8%) Jul 2026 | 0 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 577 | Appleton | $41.76 | — | $11.54 | — | — | $1,670 | $2,297 | $2,923 | $86,861 | — | 5 | Feb 2026 |
Wisconsin IBEW pay questions
What is the IBEW pay scale in Wisconsin in 2026?
Across 9 IBEW Inside locals in Wisconsin, the median journeyman wireman (JW) scale is $48.70 an hour. Scales run from $41.76 at Local 577 in Appleton to $52.60 at Local 430 in Racine.
Which IBEW local pays the most in Wisconsin?
IBEW Local 430 in Racine has the highest JW scale in Wisconsin at $52.60 an hour, about $109,408 a year at 40 hours a week.
How much does an IBEW electrician make in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's median JW scale of $48.70, a 40-hour week is $1,948.00 and a full year is about $101,296 before benefits. A 50-hour week with time-and-a-half overtime is $2,678.50.
How does Wisconsin IBEW pay compare to other states?
Wisconsin's median JW scale is $3.70 above the national median of $45.00 across 240 Inside locals. It ranks #14 of 48 states by median scale.
Did IBEW wages go up in Wisconsin this year?
6 of 9 Wisconsin locals raised their JW scale in the last 12 months, with a median raise of $4.81 an hour (11.7%).
Where's the work in Wisconsin?
323 calls are open at Wisconsin 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.
