Electrician union pay in Bakersfield, CA
Union electrician journeyman base pay in Bakersfield, CA runs $58.65/hr on the 1 published IBEW wage sheet we hold — about $117,300 a year at $58.65/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 — Bakersfield
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 428 pay scale | $58.65 | $82.01 | 2026-01-05 | IBEW Local 428 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Electrician union pay questions — Bakersfield
How much do union electricians make in Bakersfield?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Bakersfield, CA is $58.65/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 428 lists $58.65/hr with a $82.01/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in Bakersfield?
IBEW Local 428 has its hall in Bakersfield, CA. 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.