Journeyman electrician under IBEW Local 906 in Marquette, MI earn $42.75/hr in base wages, or $70.36/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Jun 2026.
The Local 906 pay scale for 2026 is $42.75 per hour for journeymen in Marquette, MI, or about $85,500 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $70.36 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 6/4/26.
| Local 906 journeyman hourly wage | $42.75 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $70.36 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $85,500 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45 to 50% of scale) | $19.24 to $21.38 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 6/4/26 |
| Classification | Journeyman Inside Wireman |
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A Local 906 apprentice in Marquette, MI starts at roughly $19.24 an hour, about 45% of the $42.75 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $32.06 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 906 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $19.24 / hour | $38,475 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $23.51 / hour | $47,025 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $27.79 / hour | $55,575 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $32.06 / hour | $64,125 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $36.34 / hour | $72,675 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $42.75 / hour | $85,500 |
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Local 906 wages: $42.75 an hour on the journeyman scale, $70.36 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 6/4/26. That is the most recent Marquette, MI sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
IBEW Local 906 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 Marquette, MI area, and local scale in the Marquette 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 Marquette. We are a private recruiting firm, we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 906 rates. For current Marquette scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
IBEW Local 906 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall, call (906) 226-2414 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 906 represents highly skilled inside wiremen and electrical workers across the vast geography of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Headquartered in Marquette, this local union is the primary labor source for complex electrical infrastructure, industrial maintenance, and commercial construction throughout the region. The workforce is characterized by technical proficiency in harsh environments, ensuring that regional utilities, industrial facilities, and public institutions maintain reliable power systems.
The Upper Peninsula market presents unique logistical challenges, requiring a workforce that is both mobile and versatile. Local 906 members work across a diverse array of sites, from the mining and timber operations that define the regional economy to modern healthcare and educational facilities. By maintaining a centralized dispatch and standardized training through their JATC, the union provides a stable pipeline of labor for signatory mechanical and electrical primes. For contractors, the local represents a guarantee of safety compliance and technical excellence, while for the wireman, it offers a pathway to a middle-class career with a competitive total package that reflects the specialized nature of the electrical trade in Northern Michigan.
As of the June 4, 2026, schedule, the Journeyman Inside Wireman rate is established at $42.75 per hour, contributing to a comprehensive total package of $70.36 per hour. This total package includes employer-paid fringes such as health insurance and retirement contributions, which add significant value beyond the gross hourly pay. Apprentices in Local 906 typically begin at a percentage of the journeyman rate, often starting around 40% to 50% and increasing in scheduled increments as they complete required work hours and classroom modules. These step-ups generally occur annually or upon reaching 1,000-hour milestones. By the final year of the five-year apprenticeship, workers earn approximately 80% to 90% of the full scale, ensuring a predictable climb toward the $42.75 journeyman benchmark.
The signatory contractor landscape for Local 906 is composed of a mix of local Upper Peninsula shops and larger regional firms that specialize in industrial electrical systems. These contractors frequently partner with signatory mechanical primes to deliver integrated MEP solutions for large-scale developments. Hiring activity is often driven by institutional upgrades in Marquette, industrial maintenance at regional mines, and municipal infrastructure projects. The relationship between the union and its signatory partners is governed by a focus on productivity and safety, which allows these firms to bid competitively on state and federal projects that mandate prevailing wage and certified payroll standards.
The $42.75 Journeyman rate is the taxable hourly wage paid on a paycheck. The $70.36 Total Package includes that wage plus an additional $27.61 in non-taxable benefits. These benefits cover health insurance premiums and retirement fund contributions, which the employer pays directly into the union funds on the member's behalf, providing a much higher true compensation than the base wage suggests.
While the headquarters is in Marquette, you do not need to live in the city itself. However, because the jurisdiction covers the entire Upper Peninsula, you must reside within a reasonable distance to commute to various job sites throughout the region. Reliability is a core requirement, and apprentices must be able to reach any signatory project within the UP borders as assigned by the JATC.
Journeyman wiremen in good standing with another IBEW local can work in Local 906's jurisdiction as 'Travelers' via the Book 2 signing process. Permanent transfers, or 'moving your ticket,' are subject to the local's current bylaws and the approval of the Business Manager, usually depending on the long-term work outlook and the local's ability to keep its own Book 1 members employed.
The Collective Bargaining Agreement typically includes a 'tool list' which defines the basic hand tools a wireman is expected to own, such as pliers, screwdrivers, and a tape measure. Contractors are required to provide all power tools, specialty testing equipment, and large-scale machinery. New apprentices should wait until their orientation to purchase tools to ensure they meet the specific requirements outlined in the contract.
IBEW Local 906 is seated in Marquette, Michigan (MI). We hold published wage sheets for 25 locals across Michigan, compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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The Local 906 pay scale for 2026 is $42.75 per hour for journeymen in Marquette, MI, or about $85,500 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $70.36 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 6/4/26.
IBEW Local 906 wages for 2026: journeyman Electricians rate of $42.75 per hour in Marquette, MI, with a total package of $70.36 per hour including fringe benefits, effective 6/4/26. Apprentices are paid a graduated percentage of that rate. Confirm any increase since 6/4/26 with the IBEW Local 906 business office.
The IBEW Local 906 wage sheet on this page lists the journeyman scale of $42.75 per hour ($70.36 per hour total package), effective 6/4/26, plus the apprentice percentage steps. The official sheet is published by the IBEW Local 906 business office; figures here come from that published schedule, so confirm any increase dated after 6/4/26 with the hall.
Local 906 apprentices earn a graduated percentage of the $42.75 per hour journeyman rate, typically starting near 40 to 50% ($19.24 to $21.38 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 906 JATC, so confirm the current apprentice sheet with the training center.
Journeyman electrician under the IBEW Local 906 agreement make $42.75 an hour in base wages, or $70.36 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 6/4/26. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$42.75 per hour base wage and $70.36 per hour total package for a journeyman in Marquette, MI, effective 6/4/26. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $85,500 before overtime.
A Local 906 apprentice in Marquette, MI starts at roughly $19.24 an hour, about 45% of the $42.75 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $32.06 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 906 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $19.24 an hour, or roughly $38,475 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $42.75 journeyman rate effective 6/4/26. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $27.79 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $32.06 an hour in the fourth period and $42.75 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 906 training center.
Local 906 wages: $42.75 an hour on the journeyman scale, $70.36 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 6/4/26. That is the most recent Marquette, MI sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
The current published IBEW Local 906 journeyman rate is $42.75 an hour ($70.36 total package), effective 6/4/26, roughly $85,500 a year at 2,080 hours before overtime. Confirm the effective agreement with the local.
Yes, a one-page printable IBEW Local 906 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ibew-local-906-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $42.75 hourly scale, the $70.36 total package and the 6/4/26 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download, no sign-up needed.
The current IBEW Local 906 journeyman rate is $42.75/hour, with a total package of $70.36/hour including fringe benefits, effective 6/4/26. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $85,500 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle, confirm with the Local 906 business office before relying on the figure.
The $42.75/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $70.36/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 906 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 $42.75/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $19.24 to $21.38/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
IBEW Local 906 is headquartered in Marquette, MI 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 906 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 906 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 906 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 906 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 6/4/26 schedule; check with the Local 906 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 906 against neighboring jurisdictions and other electricians markets.
Yes, the openings section on this page lists current electricians roles near Marquette, MI, 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 906 business office.
The IBEW Local 906 hall is at 119 S Front St, Marquette, MI 49855, serving Marquette, MI and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: (906) 226-2414.
IBEW Local 906 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at (906) 226-2414 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 906 can be reached at (906) 226-2414. 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 906's current application window and requirements, contact the hall at (906) 226-2414.
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 (906) 226-2414.
We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 906's dues or membership rules. To confirm, contact the hall at (906) 226-2414.
We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 906's member benefits. To confirm, contact the hall at (906) 226-2414.
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