Journeyman electrician under IBEW Local 569 in San Diego, CA earn $58.95/hr in base wages, or $76.93/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Oct 2025.
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The Local 569 pay scale for 2026 is $58.95 per hour for journeymen in San Diego, CA, or about $117,900 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $76.93 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 10/20/25.
| Local 569 journeyman hourly wage | $58.95 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $76.93 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $117,900 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45 to 50% of scale) | $26.53 to $29.48 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 10/20/25 |
| Classification | Journeyman Inside Wireman |
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A Local 569 apprentice in San Diego, CA starts at roughly $26.53 an hour, about 45% of the $58.95 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $44.21 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 569 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $26.53 / hour | $53,055 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $32.42 / hour | $64,845 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $38.32 / hour | $76,635 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $44.21 / hour | $88,425 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $50.11 / hour | $100,215 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $58.95 / hour | $117,900 |
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Local 569 wages: $58.95 an hour on the journeyman scale, $76.93 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 10/20/25. That is the most recent San Diego, CA sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
IBEW Local 569 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 San Diego, CA area, and local scale in the San Diego 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 San Diego. We are a private recruiting firm, we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 569 rates. For current San Diego scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
IBEW Local 569 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall, call (858) 569-8900 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 569 represents over 3,000 electrical workers across San Diego and Imperial Counties, providing a critical labor supply for this employer California's energy infrastructure and commercial development. The local maintains a strong presence in the San Diego metro area, ensuring that large-scale institutional projects and high-density residential developments are powered by California-certified electricians who have completed rigorous state-approved training programs through the San Diego Electrical JATC.
The San Diego market is unique due to its heavy concentration of life science laboratories, naval facilities, and a growing solar energy sector. Local 569 serves as the primary source for skilled Inside Wiremen, Sound and Telecommunications technicians, and Residential Wiremen across this territory. For contractors, the local offers a scalable workforce capable of meeting Project Labor Agreement requirements common in public works and large private developments. For the tradesperson, the union provides a standardized wage and benefits framework that remains competitive against the high cost of living in coastal California while offering a clear path for career advancement through specialized certifications.
As of the October 20, 2025, scheduled increase, the Journeyman Inside Wireman rate is set at $58.95 per hour, contributing to a total compensation package of $76.93. This total package includes employer-paid health insurance, pension contributions, and training funds. Apprentices enter the program at a percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting around 40% to 45% for first-year students. These rates increase incrementally as the apprentice completes 1,000-hour work periods and corresponding classroom modules over a five-year period. By the final year of the apprenticeship, workers typically earn approximately 80% to 85% of the full journeyman scale before sitting for their California General Electrician certification exam to reach the full $58.95 rate.
The signatory landscape for Local 569 is comprised of a diverse mix of large-scale national electrical primes and localized specialty shops. These contractors frequently lead major renovations at University of California San Diego, naval base upgrades, and the construction of massive data centers. There is also a significant presence of contractors specializing in renewable energy, specifically utility-scale solar farms in the eastern portions of the jurisdiction. Hiring fluctuates based on large-capital projects, but the steady demand for tenant improvements in the biotech sector provides a consistent baseline for service-oriented signatory contractors.
An Inside Wireman performs high-voltage work, including power distribution and motor controls, while a Sound and Telecommunications technician focuses on low-voltage systems like fiber optics, security, and fire alarms. These classifications have separate wage scales and apprenticeship durations, with the Inside Wireman generally requiring a more extensive five-year training program and commanding a higher hourly rate.
California requires a state-issued General Electrician Certification to work as a journeyman. Electricians moving from other states must demonstrate 8,000 hours of experience to sit for the state exam. Once certified, they can contact the Local 569 dispatcher to discuss organizing in or signing the out-of-work books as a traveler, provided they meet IBEW constitutional requirements.
Wage increases are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated with NECA. These are typically structured as annual or semi-annual bumps throughout the life of the contract. The specific allocation between the check and fringe benefits is often voted on by the membership prior to the effective date of the increase.
The Imperial Valley portion of the jurisdiction is heavily focused on industrial energy production. This includes large-scale solar arrays, geothermal power plants, and high-voltage transmission lines. While the San Diego side is more commercial and biotech focused, the Imperial Valley offers unique opportunities for members specializing in heavy industrial and outdoor electrical construction.
IBEW Local 569 is seated in San Diego, California (CA). We hold published wage sheets for 50 locals across California, compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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The Local 569 pay scale for 2026 is $58.95 per hour for journeymen in San Diego, CA, or about $117,900 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $76.93 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 10/20/25.
IBEW Local 569 wages for 2026: journeyman Electricians rate of $58.95 per hour in San Diego, CA, with a total package of $76.93 per hour including fringe benefits, effective 10/20/25. Apprentices are paid a graduated percentage of that rate. Confirm any increase since 10/20/25 with the IBEW Local 569 business office.
The IBEW Local 569 wage sheet on this page lists the journeyman scale of $58.95 per hour ($76.93 per hour total package), effective 10/20/25, plus the apprentice percentage steps. The official sheet is published by the IBEW Local 569 business office; figures here come from that published schedule, so confirm any increase dated after 10/20/25 with the hall.
Local 569 apprentices earn a graduated percentage of the $58.95 per hour journeyman rate, typically starting near 40 to 50% ($26.53 to $29.48 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 569 JATC, so confirm the current apprentice sheet with the training center.
Journeyman electrician under the IBEW Local 569 agreement make $58.95 an hour in base wages, or $76.93 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 10/20/25. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$58.95 per hour base wage and $76.93 per hour total package for a journeyman in San Diego, CA, effective 10/20/25. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $117,900 before overtime.
A Local 569 apprentice in San Diego, CA starts at roughly $26.53 an hour, about 45% of the $58.95 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $44.21 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 569 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $26.53 an hour, or roughly $53,055 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $58.95 journeyman rate effective 10/20/25. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $38.32 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $44.21 an hour in the fourth period and $58.95 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 569 training center.
Local 569 wages: $58.95 an hour on the journeyman scale, $76.93 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 10/20/25. That is the most recent San Diego, CA sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
The current published IBEW Local 569 journeyman rate is $58.95 an hour ($76.93 total package), effective 10/20/25, roughly $117,900 a year at 2,080 hours before overtime. Confirm the effective agreement with the local.
Yes, a one-page printable IBEW Local 569 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ibew-local-569-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $58.95 hourly scale, the $76.93 total package and the 10/20/25 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download, no sign-up needed.
The current IBEW Local 569 journeyman rate is $58.95/hour, with a total package of $76.93/hour including fringe benefits, effective 10/20/25. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $117,900 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle, confirm with the Local 569 business office before relying on the figure.
The $58.95/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $76.93/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 569 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 $58.95/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $26.53 to $29.48/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
IBEW Local 569 is headquartered in San Diego, CA 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 569 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 569 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 569 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 569 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 10/20/25 schedule; check with the Local 569 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 569 against neighboring jurisdictions and other electricians markets.
Yes, the openings section on this page lists current electricians roles near San Diego, CA, 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 569 business office.
The IBEW Local 569 hall is at 4545 Viewridge Ave, Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92123, serving San Diego, CA and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: (858) 569-8900.
IBEW Local 569 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at (858) 569-8900 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 569 can be reached at (858) 569-8900. 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 569's current application window and requirements, contact the hall at (858) 569-8900.
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 (858) 569-8900.
We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 569's dues or membership rules. To confirm, contact the hall at (858) 569-8900.
We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 569's member benefits. To confirm, contact the hall at (858) 569-8900.
Inside work (clause also includes Radio-Television Service, Sound and Public Address and Intelligent Transportation Systems); bylaws Article I section 1(a), approved January 18, 2019, Published territory statement. Checked 2026-10-27.
(a) Inside, Radio-Television Service, Sound and Public Address and Intelligent Transportation Systems work when performed in Imperial and San Diego Counties in the State of California.
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