Journeyman electrician under IBEW Local 191 in Everett, WA earn $65.30/hr in base wages, or $100.64/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Jun 2026.
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The Local 191 pay scale for 2026 is $65.30 per hour for journeymen in Everett, WA, or about $130,600 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $100.64 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 6/6/26.
| Local 191 journeyman hourly wage | $65.30 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $100.64 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $130,600 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45–50% of scale) | $29.38–$32.65 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 6/6/26 |
| Classification | Journeyman Inside Wireman |
A Local 191 apprentice in Everett, WA starts at roughly $29.38 an hour — about 45% of the $65.30 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $48.97 an hour by the fourth year and full scale on turning out. These are the standard percentage steps of scale, not a wage sheet Local 191 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $29.38 / hour | $58,770 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $35.92 / hour | $71,830 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $42.45 / hour | $84,890 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $48.97 / hour | $97,950 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $55.50 / hour | $111,010 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $65.30 / hour | $130,600 |
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Local 191 wages: $65.30 an hour on the journeyman scale, $100.64 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 6/6/26. That is the most recent Everett, WA sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Roughly 35% of the IBEW Local 191 package is employer-paid benefits and fringes rather than wages, which is why the package figure and a take-home hourly rate are not the same number.
Unverified: crowd-sourced figure (unionpayscales.com), not confirmed against the local's own wage sheet
Download the IBEW Local 191 pay scale (PDF) — one-page printable rate sheet, effective June 6, 2026.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $35.34/hr | Derived: total package minus base wage. This is the employer's combined hourly contribution to the funds, not take-home pay. |
|---|---|---|
| What the contributions fund | Health & welfare, pension, annuity, training and industry funds | Standard fund categories in mechanical and electrical agreements. The exact split between funds is set in the local's agreement — the hall or fund office publishes the schedule. |
| Paid on | Every hour worked | Fringe contributions are made per hour worked, so they scale with dispatched hours and are paid to the funds rather than to the member. |
The rates above are the IBEW Local 191 scale used across the Everett, WA area. Members dispatched out of this hall work commercial and industrial electrical, building automation and controls wiring, data and low-voltage systems and service and retrofit work for signatory contractors throughout the Everett metro, so a electrician wage quoted locally is normally this scale plus the fringe package shown in the table.
Gulfstream recruits electrician talent for commercial mechanical, plumbing, piping, sheet metal and building automation contractors in and around Everett. We are a private recruiting firm — we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 191 rates. For current Everett scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
IBEW Local 191 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call (425) 259-3195 to confirm dispatch procedure, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in. Contact details are imported from the UA, SMART and IBEW public directories. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm, is not affiliated with the local, and does not control hall dispatch.
IBEW Local 191 represents electrical workers across a massive and diverse geographical stretch of Northern and Central Washington. Headquartered in Everett, this local serves as a critical labor partner for the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. The jurisdiction is unique because it bridges the heavily industrialized Puget Sound corridor with the agricultural and energy-rich regions of North Central Washington. Members here are responsible for installing and maintaining the electrical infrastructure that powers regional aerospace facilities, data centers, and public works projects. The local operates two primary dispatch and training hubs to manage this territory effectively, ensuring that skilled labor is available from the coast to the Cascades.
The market for Local 191 is shaped by the rapid expansion of technology and infrastructure in Snohomish County and the surrounding areas. As one of the fastest-growing regions in the Pacific Northwest, the demand for high-voltage and low-voltage expertise remains consistently high. Signatory contractors rely on this local to provide a workforce that can handle complex industrial controls, renewable energy systems, and high-density commercial developments. For the tradesperson, this means access to a broad variety of work environments ranging from specialized shipyard electrical to large-scale hospital expansions. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored this market as a benchmark for high-skill electrical labor standards and prevailing wage trends in the Pacific Northwest.
The wage structure for IBEW Local 191 reflects the high cost of living and specialized skill requirements of the Washington corridor. As of the June 2026 effective date, the Journeyman Wireman hourly rate is set at $65.30, contributing to a total compensation package of $100.64 when fringes are included. This substantial $35.34 fringe benefit spread covers comprehensive healthcare and multiple retirement vehicles. Apprentices in the program earn a graduated percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting around 40% and increasing in 5% to 10% increments as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. This progression ensures that as a worker's competency in complex electrical systems grows, their compensation scales accordingly, eventually reaching the full rate upon achieving their 01 Journeyman Electrician certification.
The wage structure for IBEW Local 191 reflects the high cost of living and specialized skill requirements of the Washington corridor. As of the June 2026 effective date, the Journeyman Wireman hourly rate is set at $65.30, contributing to a total compensation package of $100.64 when fringes are included. This substantial $35.34 fringe benefit spread covers comprehensive healthcare and multiple retirement vehicles. Apprentices in the program earn a graduated percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting around 40% and increasing in 5% to 10% increments as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. This progression ensures that as a worker's competency in complex electrical systems grows, their compensation scales accordingly, eventually reaching the full rate upon achieving their 01 Journeyman Electrician certification.
The jurisdiction of Local 191 is split into two distinct zones to manage its vast territory. Zone 1 encompasses Snohomish, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties, covering the vital maritime and industrial hubs north of Seattle. Zone 2 extends eastward across the mountains to include Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties. This dual-zone structure allows the local to manage dispatch and travel rules effectively across varying economic landscapes. Work under this agreement includes all inside electrical wiring, industrial motor controls, lighting systems, and power distribution for commercial and industrial structures within these boundaries. Members may be dispatched to projects ranging from coastal refineries to inland hydroelectric facilities.
The signatory contractor landscape for Local 191 is comprised of a mix of national electrical firms and locally owned shops that specialize in regional industry needs. Large mechanical and electrical primes dominate the heavy industrial and aerospace projects in the Everett area, while mid-sized contractors handle the bulk of commercial tenant improvements and public school renovations. In the eastern portion of the jurisdiction, contractors often focus on the growing data center market and agricultural processing facilities. Hiring typically follows the cyclical nature of major capital projects, with steady demand for service-level technicians who can maintain existing industrial infrastructure across the multi-county territory.
Local 191 is divided into two geographic zones to manage its large territory. Zone 1 covers the coastal counties like Snohomish and Whatcom, while Zone 2 covers the inland counties like Chelan and Grant. While the master agreement generally applies to both, there may be specific provisions regarding travel pay or subsistence depending on where the job site is located relative to the dispatch points.
The total package represents the true cost of labor for the contractor and the total value to the worker. While $65.30 is the hourly check amount, the remaining $35.34 is directed into benefits like premium health insurance and multiple retirement funds. This allows members to build significant long-term wealth and secure healthcare without having premiums deducted from their hourly take-home pay.
Transferring, or 'traveling,' into Local 191 requires following the IBEW Constitution's reciprocity rules. You must generally be a member in good standing of your home local and sign the appropriate out-of-work book at the Everett or Wenatchee office. Permanent transfers, known as 'depositing your card,' are subject to the local’s current bylaws and the approval of the business manager.
The Everett market is heavily influenced by the aerospace industry and the supporting supply chain. Significant work also includes hospital expansions, municipal utility upgrades, and large-scale residential developments. Because Everett is a major port and industrial hub, there is also frequent work involving heavy power distribution and specialized industrial controls for manufacturing facilities.
IBEW Local 191 is seated in Everett, Washington (WA). We hold published wage sheets for 11 locals across Washington — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
The Local 191 pay scale for 2026 is $65.30 per hour for journeymen in Everett, WA, or about $130,600 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $100.64 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 6/6/26.
Journeyman electrician under the IBEW Local 191 agreement make $65.30 an hour in base wages, or $100.64 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 6/6/26. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$65.30 per hour base wage and $100.64 per hour total package for a journeyman in Everett, WA, effective 6/6/26. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $130,600 before overtime.
A Local 191 apprentice in Everett, WA starts at roughly $29.38 an hour — about 45% of the $65.30 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $48.97 an hour by the fourth year and full scale on turning out. These are the standard percentage steps of scale, not a wage sheet Local 191 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $29.38 an hour, or roughly $58,770 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $65.30 journeyman rate effective 6/6/26. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $42.45 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $48.97 an hour in the fourth period and $65.30 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 191 training center.
Local 191 wages: $65.30 an hour on the journeyman scale, $100.64 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 6/6/26. That is the most recent Everett, WA sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
The current published IBEW Local 191 journeyman rate is $65.30 an hour ($100.64 total package), effective 6/6/26 — roughly $130,600 a year at 2,080 hours before overtime. Confirm the effective agreement with the local.
Yes — a one-page printable IBEW Local 191 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ibew-local-191-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $65.30 hourly scale, the $100.64 total package and the 6/6/26 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download — no sign-up needed.
The current IBEW Local 191 journeyman rate is $65.30/hour, with a total package of $100.64/hour including fringe benefits, effective 6/6/26. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $130,600 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle — confirm with the Local 191 business office before relying on the figure.
The $65.30/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $100.64/hour total package adds employer-paid fringes — health and welfare, pension, annuity, apprenticeship training, and industry funds. Contractors bid work off the total package, so that is the number that matters when comparing electricians labor costs across locals.
Apprentices under the IBEW Local 191 agreement are paid a graduated percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting near 40–50% in the first period and stepping up each six-month or annual period until reaching 100% at turnout. Against the current $65.30/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $29.38–$32.65/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
IBEW Local 191 is headquartered in Everett, WA and dispatches electricians manpower throughout its chartered jurisdiction. Work performed inside that territory falls under the local's collective bargaining agreement and wage schedule, even when the contractor is based elsewhere and travels in.
Most locals require applicants to be at least 18, legally able to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math/aptitude assessment and a drug screen, and be physically able to perform electricians work. Some Local 191 programs give preference to applicants inside the jurisdiction or to veterans. Eligibility rules are set by the local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), so confirm the current criteria with the hall before applying.
Apprenticeship applications go through the IBEW Local 191 JATC, not through a contractor or a recruiter. Applications typically open in defined intake windows each year: you submit the application with proof of age, education, and residency, sit for an aptitude test, and then interview. Ranked applicants are placed on an eligibility list and indentured as signatory contractors call for apprentices. Gulfstream Strategic Placements does not process apprenticeship applications — contact the Local 191 training center directly.
Electricians apprenticeships generally run four to five years — roughly 8,000–10,000 hours of on-the-job training plus several hundred classroom hours per year. Apprentices earn a paycheck the entire time, stepping up through the wage periods until they turn out as journeymen at 100% of scale.
Signatory contractors hire through the local's hiring hall, so working under the IBEW Local 191 agreement generally means being a member or being organized in through the local's process. Journeymen from other locals can travel in by signing the out-of-work book, subject to the local's referral rules and manpower needs. Non-union electricians professionals are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead — we recruit for both.
Rates move with the collective bargaining agreement, typically on a fixed anniversary date each year of a three- to five-year contract, with negotiated increases split between the base wage and the fringe package. The figures on this page reflect the 6/6/26 schedule; check with the Local 191 business office for any increase that has taken effect since.
Wage rates vary widely by local and market. Use the Union Pay Scale Explorer to sort every UA and SMART local by hourly wage, total package, and annualized pay so you can benchmark Local 191 against neighboring jurisdictions and other electricians markets.
The IBEW Local 191 hall is at 3100 164th St Ne, Marysville, WA 98271, serving Everett, WA and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: (425) 259-3195.
IBEW Local 191 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at (425) 259-3195 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in — Gulfstream does not control hall dispatch.
IBEW Local 191 can be reached at (425) 259-3195. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.
$65.30/hr in base wages for journeyman inside wireman, or $100.64/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective June 6, 2026 per the unionpayscales.com wage sheet.
June 6, 2026. Pulled from the local's current published CBA wage sheet on unionpayscales.com and cross-checked at build time. High confidence for offer benchmarking.
No — the $65.30/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $35.34/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $100.64/hr package.
No. Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a private mechanical construction recruiting firm. We are not affiliated with the local, we do not run dispatch, and we do not set or negotiate union rates. We publish the local's own sourced figures as a reference for members and contractors.
High confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Sep 23, 2026 (7 days ago). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.