Journeyman electrician under IBEW Local 932 in Coos Bay, OR earn $53.20/hr in base wages, or $79.71/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Aug 2026.
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The Local 932 pay scale for 2026 is $53.20 per hour for journeymen in Coos Bay, OR, or about $106,400 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $79.71 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 8/14/26.
| Local 932 journeyman hourly wage | $53.20 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $79.71 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $106,400 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45–50% of scale) | $23.94–$26.60 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 8/14/26 |
| Classification | Journeyman Inside Wireman |
A Local 932 apprentice in Coos Bay, OR starts at roughly $23.94 an hour — about 45% of the $53.20 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $39.90 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 932 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $23.94 / hour | $47,880 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $29.26 / hour | $58,520 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $34.58 / hour | $69,160 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $39.90 / hour | $79,800 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $45.22 / hour | $90,440 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $53.20 / hour | $106,400 |
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Local 932 wages: $53.20 an hour on the journeyman scale, $79.71 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 8/14/26. That is the most recent Coos Bay, OR sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Roughly 33% of the IBEW Local 932 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 932 pay scale (PDF) — one-page printable rate sheet, effective August 14, 2026.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $26.51/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 932 scale used across the Coos Bay, OR 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 Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay. We are a private recruiting firm — we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 932 rates. For current Coos Bay scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
IBEW Local 932 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 932 serves as the primary labor organization for electrical workers across the South Coast and Central Coast of Oregon. Headquartered in Coos Bay, this local represents Inside Wiremen and other electrical classifications who support the region's diverse industrial and commercial infrastructure. The jurisdiction is defined by a unique mix of maritime commerce, timber processing facilities, and expanding public works projects. Because the coastal economy relies heavily on specialized industrial power systems and resilient municipal grids, Local 932 maintains rigorous training standards to ensure that signatory contractors have access to a workforce capable of handling both complex troubleshooting and large-scale new construction in a maritime environment.
The market for electrical labor in this region is characterized by stability across the public sector and periodic surges in industrial capital improvements. Local 932 members provide the technical expertise required for highly regulated environments, including shipping terminals and specialized manufacturing plants. As Oregon continues to invest in renewable energy infrastructure and modernized healthcare facilities along the coast, the demand for skilled IBEW electricians remains constant. For contractors, partnering with this local provides a scalable labor solution that mitigates the risks associated with the specialized electrical codes and environmental challenges unique to the Oregon coastline, ensuring projects are completed to National Electrical Code standards while maintaining strict safety protocols.
The current journeyman hourly rate for IBEW Local 932 is established at $53.20, providing a highly competitive base wage for the Coos Bay market. When accounting for the full fringe benefit suite, the total compensation package reaches $79.71 per hour as of the August 2026 effective date. Apprentices entering the program typically begin at a percentage of the journeyman rate, often starting around 40% to 50% and receiving incremental raises every six to twelve months based on successful completion of classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. By the final year of the five-year apprenticeship, workers earn approximately 80% to 85% of the full scale. This structured progression ensures that labor costs remain predictable for signatory primes while providing a clear path to middle-class earnings for residents entering the electrical trade.
The jurisdiction of IBEW Local 932 covers a significant portion of the Oregon coast, stretching from the California border northward through several key maritime and industrial hubs. Centered in Coos Bay, the territory includes Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties, along with portions of Lane and Lincoln counties. The union manages the dispatch of labor for all inside electrical work, including commercial build-outs, industrial motor controls, and municipal infrastructure. Workers are dispatched from the Coos Bay hall to job sites that range from remote coastal utility stations to centralized commercial developments. The agreement governs travel pay and subsistence for projects located beyond specific free-zones, ensuring that contractors can staff projects effectively regardless of the geographic isolation often found in the coastal range.
The signatory contractor landscape for Local 932 is a blend of local electrical shops and larger regional firms that specialize in heavy industrial and institutional projects. These contractors handle a wide variety of work, from routine commercial service and maintenance to the installation of sophisticated control systems in timber mills and port facilities. The local maintains a strong presence in the public sector, with signatory primes frequently securing contracts for school renovations, hospital expansions, and water treatment plant upgrades. Hiring through the hall allows these firms to scale their workforce rapidly in response to project awards, ensuring that even smaller local shops can compete for large-scale developments by accessing a pool of pre-vetted, highly trained electricians.
Inside Wiremen are trained to install and maintain electrical systems for commercial and industrial buildings, from the point of utility service to the final fixtures. Other classifications, such as Sound and Communication technicians, focus on low-voltage systems like data, security, and fire alarms. Local 932 primarily focuses on the Inside Wireman classification for general construction and industrial work.
Yes, as a member of the IBEW, Local 932 participates in the standard referral system. Traveling journeymen must typically provide a current dues receipt and a travel letter from their home local. Dispatch priority is determined by the specific 'Book' system defined in the local's bylaws, which prioritizes residents of the jurisdiction.
Electricians in the Local 932 jurisdiction must be proficient in working with materials resistant to salt-air corrosion, such as PVC-coated rigid conduit and stainless steel hardware. The maritime industry requires specialized knowledge of pier-side power, crane electrification, and industrial pumping systems, which are core components of the training provided by the local JATC.
Yes, all journeymen must hold a valid State of Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) General Journeyman Electrician (J) license. Local 932 and the JATC provide resources for apprentices to prepare for the state exam and for journeymen to complete the continuing education credits required for biennial license renewal.
IBEW Local 932 is seated in Coos Bay, Oregon (OR). We hold published wage sheets for 6 locals across Oregon — 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 932 pay scale for 2026 is $53.20 per hour for journeymen in Coos Bay, OR, or about $106,400 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $79.71 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 8/14/26.
Journeyman electrician under the IBEW Local 932 agreement make $53.20 an hour in base wages, or $79.71 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 8/14/26. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$53.20 per hour base wage and $79.71 per hour total package for a journeyman in Coos Bay, OR, effective 8/14/26. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $106,400 before overtime.
A Local 932 apprentice in Coos Bay, OR starts at roughly $23.94 an hour — about 45% of the $53.20 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $39.90 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 932 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $23.94 an hour, or roughly $47,880 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $53.20 journeyman rate effective 8/14/26. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $34.58 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $39.90 an hour in the fourth period and $53.20 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 932 training center.
Local 932 wages: $53.20 an hour on the journeyman scale, $79.71 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 8/14/26. That is the most recent Coos Bay, OR sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
The current published IBEW Local 932 journeyman rate is $53.20 an hour ($79.71 total package), effective 8/14/26 — roughly $106,400 a year at 2,080 hours before overtime. Confirm the effective agreement with the local.
Yes — a one-page printable IBEW Local 932 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ibew-local-932-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $53.20 hourly scale, the $79.71 total package and the 8/14/26 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download — no sign-up needed.
The current IBEW Local 932 journeyman rate is $53.20/hour, with a total package of $79.71/hour including fringe benefits, effective 8/14/26. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $106,400 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle — confirm with the Local 932 business office before relying on the figure.
The $53.20/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $79.71/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 932 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 $53.20/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $23.94–$26.60/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
IBEW Local 932 is headquartered in Coos Bay, OR 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 932 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 932 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 932 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 932 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 8/14/26 schedule; check with the Local 932 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 932 against neighboring jurisdictions and other electricians markets.
The IBEW Local 932 hall is at 3427 Ash St, North Bend, OR 97459, serving Coos Bay, OR and the surrounding jurisdiction.
IBEW Local 932 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 932 does not publish a phone number in the directory data we import; check the local's official site for current contact details.
$53.20/hr in base wages for journeyman inside wireman, or $79.71/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective August 14, 2026 per the unionpayscales.com wage sheet.
August 14, 2026. 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 $53.20/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $26.51/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $79.71/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.