Journeyman electrician under IBEW Local 306 in Akron, OH earn $44.25/hr in base wages, or $65.43/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Jun 2025.
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The Local 306 pay scale for 2026 is $44.25 per hour for journeymen in Akron, OH, or about $88,500 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $65.43 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 6/13/25.
| Local 306 journeyman hourly wage | $44.25 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $65.43 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $88,500 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45–50% of scale) | $19.91–$22.13 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 6/13/25 |
| Classification | Journeyman Inside Wireman |
A Local 306 apprentice in Akron, OH starts at roughly $19.91 an hour — about 45% of the $44.25 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $33.19 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 306 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $19.91 / hour | $39,825 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $24.34 / hour | $48,675 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $28.76 / hour | $57,525 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $33.19 / hour | $66,375 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $37.61 / hour | $75,225 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $44.25 / hour | $88,500 |
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Local 306 wages: $44.25 an hour on the journeyman scale, $65.43 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 6/13/25. That is the most recent Akron, OH sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Roughly 32% of the IBEW Local 306 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 306 pay scale (PDF) — one-page printable rate sheet, effective June 13, 2025.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $21.18/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 306 scale used across the Akron, OH 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 Akron 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 Akron. We are a private recruiting firm — we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 306 rates. For current Akron scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
IBEW Local 306 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — contact the hall to confirm dispatch procedure and what to bring 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 306 represents skilled inside wiremen, telecommunications technicians, and residential wiremen across the Akron, Ohio metropolitan area. As a central pillar of the Northeast Ohio construction industry, this local ensures that electrical installations in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors meet rigorous safety and technical standards. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored this market as a hub for both traditional manufacturing support and modern infrastructure development. The local operates a comprehensive Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) facility to maintain a pipeline of qualified labor capable of handling complex integrated systems and high-voltage power distribution.
The Akron market remains a critical territory for the electrical trade due to the density of healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and heavy industrial plants. Local 306 members provide the specialized labor force necessary for large-scale hospital expansions and the ongoing modernization of industrial automation systems throughout Summit and surrounding counties. By maintaining a stable collective bargaining agreement, the local provides signatory contractors with a predictable labor cost structure and a highly mobile workforce. For electricians, this translates to competitive regional wages and a robust benefits package that surpasses non-union benchmarks in the regional secondary markets, ensuring long-term career stability within the Northeast Ohio corridor.
Effective June 13, 2025, the Journeyman Inside Wireman rate for IBEW Local 306 is set at $44.25 per hour. When factoring in the mandatory fringe benefits, the total compensation package reaches $65.43 per hour. This reflects the standard building trades scale for skilled journeymen who have completed the five-year apprenticeship or reached equivalent status. Apprentices follow a structured percentage-based wage progression, typically starting at approximately 40% to 50% of the journeyman rate in their first year. These rates increase annually as the apprentice completes classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. By the final year of the program, apprentices often earn 80% to 90% of the full scale. These figures are subject to ratification and should be verified through the Akron JATC or the local's business office to account for any specific zone or shift differentials.
The chartered jurisdiction of IBEW Local 306 is centered in Akron and covers the entirety of Summit County, along with portions of Portage, Medina, and Wayne counties. This territory includes major municipal centers and industrial zones where the local holds exclusive rights to provide labor for signatory contractors. The jurisdiction encompasses all inside electrical work, including power distribution, lighting, and controls in commercial and industrial settings. Members dispatched within this territory are subject to the specific work rules outlined in the Local 306 Inside Agreement. Travel requirements are generally confined to the Northeast Ohio region, though reciprocal agreements with neighboring locals allow for broader mobility during peak construction periods or specialized project demands.
The signatory contractor landscape for IBEW Local 306 is a diverse mix of large-scale mechanical-electrical primes and specialized local shops. These firms range from national electrical contractors handling massive industrial builds to regional specialists focused on commercial tenant improvements and institutional maintenance. Hiring is typically managed through the local's referral system, where contractors request specific numbers of wiremen based on project backlog. The market currently sees significant activity in the healthcare sector and public infrastructure, leading to consistent demand for journeymen with specialized certifications in fire alarm systems, instrumentation, and advanced motor controls. Signatory contractors benefit from the ability to scale their workforce rapidly using the local's pre-vetted labor pool.
Inside Wiremen are trained for commercial and industrial projects, including high-voltage systems and complex machinery. Residential Wiremen specialize in wood-frame multi-family and single-family housing. The apprenticeship for Inside Wiremen is longer and the hourly wage scale is higher reflecting the increased complexity and scope of the work performed under the Inside Agreement.
Yes, as a member of the IBEW, Local 306 participates in the ERTS (Electronic Reciprocity Transfer System). This allows members to work in other jurisdictions while their fringe benefits are directed back to their home funds in Akron. Travelers must report to the hall and provide a valid travel letter from their home local before being dispatched.
Wage increases are determined during collective bargaining sessions between the IBEW and the local NECA chapter. These increases are typically scheduled annually or semi-annually throughout the life of the contract. The June 2025 rate represents the most recent scheduled adjustment to the base hourly pay and the total fringe package.
While the Journeyman card is the primary credential, many projects in the Akron jurisdiction require specific certifications such as OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or fire alarm licenses issued by the State of Ohio. The JATC provides ongoing training so members can maintain these credentials and remain eligible for dispatch to high-security or specialized job sites.
IBEW Local 306 is seated in Akron, Ohio (OH). We hold published wage sheets for 31 locals across Ohio — 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 306 pay scale for 2026 is $44.25 per hour for journeymen in Akron, OH, or about $88,500 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $65.43 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 6/13/25.
Journeyman electrician under the IBEW Local 306 agreement make $44.25 an hour in base wages, or $65.43 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 6/13/25. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$44.25 per hour base wage and $65.43 per hour total package for a journeyman in Akron, OH, effective 6/13/25. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $88,500 before overtime.
A Local 306 apprentice in Akron, OH starts at roughly $19.91 an hour — about 45% of the $44.25 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $33.19 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 306 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $19.91 an hour, or roughly $39,825 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $44.25 journeyman rate effective 6/13/25. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $28.76 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $33.19 an hour in the fourth period and $44.25 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 306 training center.
Local 306 wages: $44.25 an hour on the journeyman scale, $65.43 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 6/13/25. That is the most recent Akron, OH sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
The current published IBEW Local 306 journeyman rate is $44.25 an hour ($65.43 total package), effective 6/13/25 — roughly $88,500 a year at 2,080 hours before overtime. Confirm the effective agreement with the local.
Yes — a one-page printable IBEW Local 306 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ibew-local-306-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $44.25 hourly scale, the $65.43 total package and the 6/13/25 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download — no sign-up needed.
The current IBEW Local 306 journeyman rate is $44.25/hour, with a total package of $65.43/hour including fringe benefits, effective 6/13/25. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $88,500 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle — confirm with the Local 306 business office before relying on the figure.
The $44.25/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $65.43/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 306 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 $44.25/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $19.91–$22.13/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
IBEW Local 306 is headquartered in Akron, OH 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 306 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 306 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 306 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 306 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 6/13/25 schedule; check with the Local 306 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 306 against neighboring jurisdictions and other electricians markets.
The IBEW Local 306 hall is at 2650 S Main St #200, Akron, OH 44319, serving Akron, OH and the surrounding jurisdiction.
IBEW Local 306 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Contact the hall 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 306 does not publish a phone number in the directory data we import; check the local's official site for current contact details.
$44.25/hr in base wages for journeyman inside wireman, or $65.43/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective June 13, 2025 per the unionpayscales.com wage sheet.
June 13, 2025. 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 $44.25/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $21.18/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $65.43/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.