Journeyman electrician under IBEW Local 301 in Texarkana, TX earn $30.50/hr in base wages, or $48.18/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective May 2026.
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The Local 301 pay scale for 2026 is $30.50 per hour for journeymen in Texarkana, TX, or about $61,000 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $48.18 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 5/31/26.
| Local 301 journeyman hourly wage | $30.50 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $48.18 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $61,000 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45 to 50% of scale) | $13.73 to $15.25 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 5/31/26 |
| Classification | Journeyman Inside Wireman |
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A Local 301 apprentice in Texarkana, TX starts at roughly $13.73 an hour, about 45% of the $30.50 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $22.88 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 301 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $13.73 / hour | $27,450 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $16.78 / hour | $33,550 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $19.83 / hour | $39,650 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $22.88 / hour | $45,750 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $25.93 / hour | $51,850 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $30.50 / hour | $61,000 |
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Local 301 wages: $30.50 an hour on the journeyman scale, $48.18 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 5/31/26. That is the most recent Texarkana, TX sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
IBEW Local 301 has not published a current wage sheet to the public rate sources we track, so the figure above is the reporting-wide electrician average, not this hall's own scale. 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 Texarkana, TX area, and local scale in the Texarkana market is normally set by the hall's current collective bargaining agreement, confirm it with the business office before quoting.
Gulfstream recruits electrician talent for commercial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, sheet metal and building automation contractors in and around Texarkana. We are a private recruiting firm, we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 301 rates. For current Texarkana scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
IBEW Local 301 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall, call (903) 838-8531 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 301 represents skilled electrical workers across the Ark-La-Tex region, specifically focusing on the industrial and commercial hubs surrounding Texarkana. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has tracked the movement of specialized electrical labor in this unique tri-state border market, where Local 301 maintains a critical presence. The local provides a reliable pipeline of qualified inside wiremen who support essential infrastructure, paper mills, and regional manufacturing facilities. By upholding rigorous training standards through the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) partnership, this local ensures that regional projects meet National Electrical Code requirements while maintaining labor stability for signatory contractors operating within the jurisdiction.
The market served by Local 301 is characterized by a mix of heavy industrial maintenance and commercial development. Because Texarkana serves as a transit and logistics hub, the demand for electrical expertise extends into sophisticated power distribution and control systems. Members of this local are not only trained in traditional conduit and wiring but also in the complexities of modern industrial automation and commercial energy management. For contractors, the local offers a scalable workforce that can be dispatched to handle large-scale capital improvements or routine facility maintenance, providing a level of technical proficiency that is vital for the region's continued industrial growth and economic diversification.
The current economic framework for IBEW Local 301 establishes a Journeyman Wireman hourly rate of $30.50, effective through May 2026. When accounting for the full fringe benefit package, the total compensation reaches $48.18 per hour. Apprentices within the Local 301 program follow a structured percentage-based wage progression, typically starting between 40% and 50% of the Journeyman rate. These rates increase incrementally as the apprentice completes classroom hours and documented on-the-job training milestones. This tiered system allows contractors to manage labor costs while providing a clear path for new entrants to reach the full total package. It is important to note that these figures are based on the Inside Wireman agreement and specific rates for specialized classifications should be verified through the local's business office.
The contractor landscape for IBEW Local 301 is primarily composed of regional electrical primes and specialized industrial service contractors. These firms range from local family-owned shops to larger regional players that specialize in industrial mill maintenance and heavy commercial construction. Because the Texarkana market is a gateway between the Southern and Midwestern logistics corridors, the signatory contractors often handle complex projects involving large-scale distribution centers and manufacturing plants. Hiring typically follows the fluctuations of regional capital project cycles, with a steady baseline of maintenance work provided by the area's significant industrial footprint. Gulfstream Strategic Placements monitors this landscape to identify shifts in manpower demands across the Ark-La-Tex region.
The hourly wage of $30.50 is the gross amount paid directly on the member's paycheck. The total package of $48.18 includes that wage plus an additional $17.68 per hour in employer-paid benefits like health insurance and pension contributions. These benefits are paid by the signatory contractor and do not come out of the $30.50 base rate.
Yes, Local 301 is a cross-border local with jurisdiction that includes counties in both Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas. This allows members to work on projects in either state under the same collective bargaining agreement, provided the work site falls within the local's chartered geographic boundaries centered around Texarkana.
The inside wireman apprenticeship through the Texarkana JATC typically requires five years to complete. During this time, apprentices work full-time for signatory contractors to gain 8,000 hours of on-the-job training while attending classroom instruction in the evenings or on weekends to master electrical theory and safety protocols.
Opportunities for travelers depend entirely on the current local 'Book 1' manpower availability. During large industrial shutdowns or major new construction projects, the local may exhaust its domestic list and open calls to 'Book 2' travelers from other IBEW locals. Interested travelers should check the local's job line for current requirements.
IBEW Local 301 is seated in Texarkana, Texas (TX). We hold published wage sheets for 23 locals across Texas, compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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The Local 301 pay scale for 2026 is $30.50 per hour for journeymen in Texarkana, TX, or about $61,000 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $48.18 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 5/31/26.
IBEW Local 301 wages for 2026: journeyman Electricians rate of $30.50 per hour in Texarkana, TX, with a total package of $48.18 per hour including fringe benefits, effective 5/31/26. Apprentices are paid a graduated percentage of that rate. Confirm any increase since 5/31/26 with the IBEW Local 301 business office.
The IBEW Local 301 wage sheet on this page lists the journeyman scale of $30.50 per hour ($48.18 per hour total package), effective 5/31/26, plus the apprentice percentage steps. The official sheet is published by the IBEW Local 301 business office; figures here come from that published schedule, so confirm any increase dated after 5/31/26 with the hall.
Local 301 apprentices earn a graduated percentage of the $30.50 per hour journeyman rate, typically starting near 40 to 50% ($13.73 to $15.25 per hour) in the first period and stepping up each period to 100% at turnout. The exact percentage schedule is set by the IBEW Local 301 JATC, so confirm the current apprentice sheet with the training center.
Journeyman electrician under the IBEW Local 301 agreement make $30.50 an hour in base wages, or $48.18 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 5/31/26. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$30.50 per hour base wage and $48.18 per hour total package for a journeyman in Texarkana, TX, effective 5/31/26. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $61,000 before overtime.
A Local 301 apprentice in Texarkana, TX starts at roughly $13.73 an hour, about 45% of the $30.50 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $22.88 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 301 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $13.73 an hour, or roughly $27,450 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $30.50 journeyman rate effective 5/31/26. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $19.83 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $22.88 an hour in the fourth period and $30.50 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 301 training center.
Local 301 wages: $30.50 an hour on the journeyman scale, $48.18 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 5/31/26. That is the most recent Texarkana, TX sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
The current published IBEW Local 301 journeyman rate is $30.50 an hour ($48.18 total package), effective 5/31/26, roughly $61,000 a year at 2,080 hours before overtime. Confirm the effective agreement with the local.
Yes, a one-page printable IBEW Local 301 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ibew-local-301-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $30.50 hourly scale, the $48.18 total package and the 5/31/26 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download, no sign-up needed.
The current IBEW Local 301 journeyman rate is $30.50/hour, with a total package of $48.18/hour including fringe benefits, effective 5/31/26. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $61,000 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle, confirm with the Local 301 business office before relying on the figure.
The $30.50/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $48.18/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 301 agreement are paid a graduated percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting near 40 to 50% in the first period and stepping up each six-month or annual period until reaching 100% at turnout. Against the current $30.50/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $13.73 to $15.25/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
IBEW Local 301 is headquartered in Texarkana, TX 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 301 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 301 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 301 training center directly.
Electricians apprenticeships generally run four to five years, roughly 8,000 to 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 301 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 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 5/31/26 schedule; check with the Local 301 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 301 against neighboring jurisdictions and other electricians markets.
Yes, the openings section on this page lists current electricians roles near Texarkana, TX, and you can apply directly through the apply form on this page. These are direct-hire positions with electrical contractors that Gulfstream recruits for, not union dispatch or hall referrals. For the hall's out-of-work list, contact the Local 301 business office.
The IBEW Local 301 hall is at 114 Elm St, Nash, TX 75569, serving Texarkana, TX and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: (903) 838-8531.
IBEW Local 301 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at (903) 838-8531 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 301 can be reached at (903) 838-8531. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing, confirm hours with the hall.
Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview. For IBEW Local 301's current application window and requirements, contact the hall at (903) 838-8531.
Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies. The common paths: apprenticeship through the JATC; organizing in as an experienced worker, since journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership; or transferring from another local of the same international with a transfer card from your current hall. For fees and requirements, contact the hall at (903) 838-8531.
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We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 301's member benefits. To confirm, contact the hall at (903) 838-8531.
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