Journeyman electrician under IBEW Local 307 in Cumberland, MD earn $40/hr in base wages, or $57.50/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Jul 2024.
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The Local 307 pay scale is $40.00 per hour for journeymen in Cumberland, MD, or about $80,000 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $57.50 per hour. That is the rate in force, effective 7/26/24.
| Local 307 journeyman hourly wage | $40.00 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $57.50 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $80,000 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45–50% of scale) | $18.00–$20.00 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 7/26/24 |
| Classification | Journeyman Inside Wireman |
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A Local 307 apprentice in Cumberland, MD starts at roughly $18.00 an hour — about 45% of the $40.00 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $30.00 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 307 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $18.00 / hour | $36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $22.00 / hour | $44,000 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $26.00 / hour | $52,000 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $30.00 / hour | $60,000 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $34.00 / hour | $68,000 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $40.00 / hour | $80,000 |
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Local 307 wages: $40.00 an hour on the journeyman scale, $57.50 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 7/26/24. That is the most recent Cumberland, MD sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Roughly 30% of the IBEW Local 307 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 307 pay scale (PDF) — one-page printable rate sheet, effective July 26, 2024.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $17.50/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 307 scale used across the Cumberland, MD 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland. We are a private recruiting firm — we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 307 rates. For current Cumberland scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
IBEW Local 307 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call (301) 724-3403 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 307 represents skilled inside wiremen and electrical professionals throughout Western Maryland and surrounding regions. Based in Cumberland, the local serves as a critical labor partner for infrastructure, commercial development, and industrial maintenance within the Appalachian corridor. Membership ensures that projects are staffed by electricians who have completed rigorous training, providing signatory contractors with a reliable workforce capable of handling complex power systems, lighting, and specialized electrical controls. This regional hub is vital for maintaining the electrical integrity of both public facilities and private sector industrial sites.
The market for Local 307 electricians is defined by a mix of traditional industrial support and modern commercial renovation. Because the jurisdiction covers significant portions of the Maryland panhandle and neighboring territories, the local plays a pivotal role in regional energy projects and institutional upgrades. For the tradesperson, this local offers a structured career path with standardized safety protocols and collective bargaining protections. For contractors, partnering with Local 307 provides access to a scalable pool of labor that reduces the overhead associated with recruitment and technical training in the specialized electrical field.
As of July 26, 2024, the Journeyman Inside Wireman rate for IBEW Local 307 is set at $40.00 per hour. When factoring in the fringe benefit contributions, the total compensation package reaches $57.50 per hour. Apprentices typically begin their careers earning a percentage of this journeyman rate, usually starting between 40% and 50%. As they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones, their pay increases incrementally—often in 5% or 10% steps—until they reach full scale upon passing their journeyman exam. This progression ensures that pay reflects the increasing technical proficiency and safety responsibility of the developing electrician. All members should verify their specific classification and current step with the hall.
The chartered jurisdiction of IBEW Local 307 is centered in Cumberland, Maryland, extending through the western counties of the state and into specific neighboring areas. The local manages the dispatch of labor for all inside electrical work, including new construction, tenant fit-outs, and industrial plant maintenance. Members are expected to travel within this designated geographic footprint to various job sites assigned by signatory employers. The jurisdiction covers a diverse terrain, requiring electricians to be mobile and adaptable to different project environments, from urban commercial centers to isolated industrial facilities. Work outside this specific chartered territory generally falls under the jurisdiction of neighboring IBEW locals, requiring proper travel credentials.
The signatory contractor landscape for Local 307 is comprised of a stable mix of regional electrical firms and specialized industrial contractors. These employers range from small shops focused on commercial service and local municipal work to larger primes that handle massive industrial installations and regional infrastructure projects. The hiring environment is driven by the CBA, where contractors request manpower through the hall based on current project backlogs. This system allows for steady labor flow during peak construction seasons while providing electricians with a variety of work experiences across different sectors including healthcare, education, and heavy manufacturing.
The current journeyman hourly wage is $40.00, effective July 26, 2024. When including the fringe benefits such as healthcare and pension contributions, the total compensation package is $57.50 per hour. These rates are subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and may be updated during the next contract negotiation.
Yes, through the JATC training fund, journeymen have access to advanced courses to keep their skills sharp. This includes certifications for specialized systems, updates on the National Electrical Code (NEC), and safety training. Continuous learning is encouraged to ensure the local remains competitive in the evolving electrical industry.
Electricians from other IBEW locals can work within Local 307's jurisdiction as 'travelers' provided there is a need for additional labor that cannot be met by the local membership. Travelers must report to the Cumberland hall with a valid travel letter from their home local and adhere to Local 307's referral procedures.
Local 307 handles a wide range of electrical projects including commercial retail developments, hospital electrical systems, school renovations, and heavy industrial maintenance at manufacturing plants. Their jurisdiction covers a diverse geographical area in Western Maryland, meaning members work on both high-density commercial sites and remote industrial infrastructure.
IBEW Local 307 is seated in Cumberland, Maryland (MD). We hold published wage sheets for 7 locals across Maryland — 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 307 pay scale is $40.00 per hour for journeymen in Cumberland, MD, or about $80,000 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $57.50 per hour. That is the rate in force, effective 7/26/24.
IBEW Local 307 wages: journeyman Electricians rate of $40.00 per hour in Cumberland, MD, with a total package of $57.50 per hour including fringe benefits, effective 7/26/24. Apprentices are paid a graduated percentage of that rate. Confirm any increase since 7/26/24 with the IBEW Local 307 business office.
The IBEW Local 307 wage sheet on this page lists the journeyman scale of $40.00 per hour ($57.50 per hour total package), effective 7/26/24, plus the apprentice percentage steps. The official sheet is published by the IBEW Local 307 business office; figures here come from that published schedule, so confirm any increase dated after 7/26/24 with the hall.
Local 307 apprentices earn a graduated percentage of the $40.00 per hour journeyman rate — typically starting near 40–50% ($18.00–$20.00 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 307 JATC, so confirm the current apprentice sheet with the training center.
Journeyman electrician under the IBEW Local 307 agreement make $40.00 an hour in base wages, or $57.50 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 7/26/24. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$40.00 per hour base wage and $57.50 per hour total package for a journeyman in Cumberland, MD, effective 7/26/24. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $80,000 before overtime.
A Local 307 apprentice in Cumberland, MD starts at roughly $18.00 an hour — about 45% of the $40.00 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $30.00 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 307 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $18.00 an hour, or roughly $36,000 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $40.00 journeyman rate effective 7/26/24. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $26.00 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $30.00 an hour in the fourth period and $40.00 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 307 training center.
Local 307 wages: $40.00 an hour on the journeyman scale, $57.50 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 7/26/24. That is the most recent Cumberland, MD sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Yes — a one-page printable IBEW Local 307 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ibew-local-307-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $40.00 hourly scale, the $57.50 total package and the 7/26/24 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download — no sign-up needed.
The current IBEW Local 307 journeyman rate is $40.00/hour, with a total package of $57.50/hour including fringe benefits, effective 7/26/24. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $80,000 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle — confirm with the Local 307 business office before relying on the figure.
The $40.00/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $57.50/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 307 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 $40.00/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $18.00–$20.00/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
IBEW Local 307 is headquartered in Cumberland, MD 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 307 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 307 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 307 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 307 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 7/26/24 schedule; check with the Local 307 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 307 against neighboring jurisdictions and other electricians markets.
Yes — the openings section on this page lists current electricians roles near Cumberland, MD, and you can apply directly through the apply form on this page. These are direct-hire positions with mechanical contractors that Gulfstream recruits for, not union dispatch or hall referrals. For the hall's out-of-work list, contact the Local 307 business office.
The IBEW Local 307 hall is at 401 Decatur St, Cumberland, MD 21502, serving Cumberland, MD and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: (301) 724-3403. The hall office is open Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (per the local's official site).
The IBEW Local 307 hall office is open Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, as published on the local's official website. Dispatch and out-of-work list procedures can differ from office hours — call (301) 724-3403 to confirm before traveling in.
IBEW Local 307 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at (301) 724-3403 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 307 can be reached at (301) 724-3403. The hall office is open Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, per the local's official site.
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 307's current application window and requirements, contact the hall at (301) 724-3403.
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 (301) 724-3403.
We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 307's dues or membership rules. To confirm, contact the hall at (301) 724-3403.
We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 307's member benefits. To confirm, contact the hall at (301) 724-3403.
IBEW Local 307's sourced journeyman inside wireman union rate is $40.00/hr in base wages and $57.50/hr for the total package, effective July 26, 2024. The rate applies to the listed classification and source area; apprentice, foreman and specialty classifications may differ.
$40.00/hr in base wages for journeyman inside wireman, or $57.50/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective July 26, 2024 per the unionpayscales.com wage sheet.
July 26, 2024. The source wage sheet is more than 18 months old, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.
No — the $40.00/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $17.50/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $57.50/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.
Moderate confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Oct 5, 2026 (14 days ago). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.