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.