Electrician union pay in Austin, TX
Union electrician journeyman base pay in Austin, TX runs $36.50/hr on the 1 published IBEW wage sheet we hold, about $73,000 a year at $36.50/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Electrician rates by local, Austin
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 520 pay scale | $36.50 | $47.19 | 06/02/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260271 rev.1 (Building, Travis County, TX) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Electrician union pay questions, Austin
How much do union electricians make in Austin?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Austin, TX is $36.50/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 520 lists $36.50/hr with a $47.19/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in Austin?
IBEW Local 520 has its hall in Austin, TX. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
Is this the contract rate or a prevailing wage?
Each rate is labelled with its source. Some come from the local's own wage sheet; others come from a DOL Davis-Bacon determination, which is a prevailing wage and not necessarily the CBA rate. Gulfstream does not set union rates.