Electrician union pay in Reading, PA
Union electrician journeyman base pay in Reading, PA runs $46.02/hr on the 1 published IBEW wage sheet we hold — about $92,040 a year at $46.02/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 — Reading
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 743 pay scale | $46.02 | $74.00 | 09/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination PA20260076, rev. 2 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Electrician union pay questions — Reading
How much do union electricians make in Reading?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Reading, PA is $46.02/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 743 lists $46.02/hr with a $74.00/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in Reading?
IBEW Local 743 has its hall in Reading, PA. 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.