Journeyman electrician under IBEW Local 649 in Alton, IL earn $49.79/hr in base wages, or $75.59/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Apr 2024.
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The Local 649 pay scale is $49.79 per hour for journeymen in Alton, IL, or about $99,580 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $75.59 per hour. That is the rate in force, effective 4/12/24.
| Local 649 journeyman hourly wage | $49.79 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $75.59 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $99,580 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45 to 50% of scale) | $22.41 to $24.90 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 4/12/24 |
| Classification | Journeyman Inside Wireman |
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A Local 649 apprentice in Alton, IL starts at roughly $22.41 an hour, about 45% of the $49.79 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $37.34 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 649 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $22.41 / hour | $44,811 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $27.38 / hour | $54,769 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $32.36 / hour | $64,727 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $37.34 / hour | $74,685 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $42.32 / hour | $84,643 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $49.79 / hour | $99,580 |
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Local 649 wages: $49.79 an hour on the journeyman scale, $75.59 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 4/12/24. That is the most recent Alton, IL sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
IBEW Local 649 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 Alton, IL area, and local scale in the Alton 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 Alton. We are a private recruiting firm, we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 649 rates. For current Alton scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
IBEW Local 649 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall, call (618) 462-1627 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.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 649 serves as the primary labor source for skilled electricians across the Riverbend region and surrounding Illinois counties. Based in Alton, this local represents a diverse membership of inside wiremen, residential specialists, and telecommunications technicians. The organization manages the labor supply for critical infrastructure, industrial refining facilities, and commercial developments throughout the Metro East area. By maintaining high standards for technical proficiency and safety, Local 649 ensures that its signatory contractors can execute complex electrical installations while providing members with sustainable middle-class careers and robust benefits packages that exceed non-union averages in the Southern Illinois region.
The market for electrical work in this jurisdiction is heavily influenced by the presence of industrial manufacturing, logistics hubs, and educational institutions. Local 649 plays a vital role in coordinating the apprenticeship training and journeyman continuing education necessary to handle modern electrical demands, including renewable energy integration and automated industrial systems. Since 2014, our firm has observed that this local remains a cornerstone of the regional building trades, facilitating cooperation between skilled labor and signatory employers. For contractors, the local provides a scalable workforce that can meet fluctuating demand for large-scale capital projects or long-term facility maintenance without the overhead of permanent internal recruitment.
["As of the April 12, 2024 update, the Journeyman Inside Wireman rate for IBEW Local 649 is established at $49.79 per hour. When accounting for the fringe benefit package, the total compensation reaches $75.59 per hour. This gap of $25.80 represents the employer-paid contributions toward retirement, healthcare, and training. Apprentices in the five-year program enter at a set percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting around 40-45% and advancing in annual increments upon the successful completion of classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. These scheduled increases provide a clear path to the full $49.79 scale. Prospective members and traveling wiremen should contact the Alton business office to confirm current deductions and any specific subsistence or travel pay provisions outlined in the collective bargaining agreement."]
["The signatory contractor landscape for IBEW Local 649 is comprised of diverse entities ranging from large-scale industrial electrical primes to specialized commercial service shops. These firms rely on the local's hiring hall to staff projects in the refinery sectors and large institutional builds. The relationship between the local and its signatory partners is managed through the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), ensuring standardized bidding and labor costs. Hiring activity is generally robust in the Metro East, driven by steady demand in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Contractors benefit from a workforce that is already drug-tested, OSHA-certified, and technically trained through the JATC."]
The hourly wage of $49.79 is the gross amount appearing on a member's paycheck before taxes. The total package of $75.59 includes an additional $25.80 in employer-paid benefits like health insurance and retirement funds. These benefits are paid by the contractor in addition to the wage, not deducted from it, providing a higher overall value than most non-union positions.
Yes, while the Inside Wireman agreement covers heavy commercial and industrial work, Local 649 also maintains provisions for residential electrical work. The residential scale and benefits may differ from the commercial/industrial building trades agreement. This allows signatory contractors to remain competitive in the home construction and renovation market while still utilizing skilled, organized labor.
Traveling wiremen from other IBEW locals must sign 'Book 2' at the Alton hall. Local 649 members have priority on 'Book 1'. When local demand exceeds the available resident workforce, travelers are dispatched to signatory contractors. All travelers must provide a current dues receipt and a travel letter from their home local's business manager.
The jurisdiction is home to significant industrial activity, including steel processing, petroleum refining, and manufacturing. Electricians in this local frequently work on high-voltage power distribution, motor control centers, and complex instrumentation. The presence of the Mississippi River also leads to work involving maritime logistics facilities and infrastructure projects like locks and dams.
IBEW Local 649 is seated in Alton, Illinois (IL). We hold published wage sheets for 42 locals across Illinois, compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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The Local 649 pay scale is $49.79 per hour for journeymen in Alton, IL, or about $99,580 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $75.59 per hour. That is the rate in force, effective 4/12/24.
IBEW Local 649 wages: journeyman Electricians rate of $49.79 per hour in Alton, IL, with a total package of $75.59 per hour including fringe benefits, effective 4/12/24. Apprentices are paid a graduated percentage of that rate. Confirm any increase since 4/12/24 with the IBEW Local 649 business office.
The IBEW Local 649 wage sheet on this page lists the journeyman scale of $49.79 per hour ($75.59 per hour total package), effective 4/12/24, plus the apprentice percentage steps. The official sheet is published by the IBEW Local 649 business office; figures here come from that published schedule, so confirm any increase dated after 4/12/24 with the hall.
Local 649 apprentices earn a graduated percentage of the $49.79 per hour journeyman rate, typically starting near 40 to 50% ($22.41 to $24.90 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 649 JATC, so confirm the current apprentice sheet with the training center.
Journeyman electrician under the IBEW Local 649 agreement make $49.79 an hour in base wages, or $75.59 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 4/12/24. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$49.79 per hour base wage and $75.59 per hour total package for a journeyman in Alton, IL, effective 4/12/24. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $99,580 before overtime.
A Local 649 apprentice in Alton, IL starts at roughly $22.41 an hour, about 45% of the $49.79 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $37.34 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 649 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $22.41 an hour, or roughly $44,811 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $49.79 journeyman rate effective 4/12/24. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $32.36 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $37.34 an hour in the fourth period and $49.79 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 649 training center.
Local 649 wages: $49.79 an hour on the journeyman scale, $75.59 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 4/12/24. That is the most recent Alton, IL sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Yes, a one-page printable IBEW Local 649 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ibew-local-649-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $49.79 hourly scale, the $75.59 total package and the 4/12/24 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download, no sign-up needed.
The current IBEW Local 649 journeyman rate is $49.79/hour, with a total package of $75.59/hour including fringe benefits, effective 4/12/24. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $99,580 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle, confirm with the Local 649 business office before relying on the figure.
The $49.79/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $75.59/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 649 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 $49.79/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $22.41 to $24.90/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
IBEW Local 649 is headquartered in Alton, IL 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 649 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 649 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 649 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 649 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 4/12/24 schedule; check with the Local 649 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 649 against neighboring jurisdictions and other electricians markets.
Yes, the openings section on this page lists current electricians roles near Alton, IL, 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 649 business office.
The IBEW Local 649 hall is at 3945 Humbert Rd, Alton, IL 62002, serving Alton, IL and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: (618) 462-1627.
IBEW Local 649 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at (618) 462-1627 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 649 can be reached at (618) 462-1627. 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 649's current application window and requirements, contact the hall at (618) 462-1627.
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 (618) 462-1627.
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