Electrician union pay in San Francisco, CA
Union electrician journeyman base pay in San Francisco, CA runs $88.00–$91.25/hr on the 2 published IBEW wage sheets we hold — about $179,250 a year at $89.63/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 — San Francisco
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 6 pay scale | $91.25 | $139.30 | 06/01/2024 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260018, rev. 8 |
| IBEW Local 617 pay scale | $88.00 | $137.51 | 5/25/26 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Electrician union pay questions — San Francisco
How much do union electricians make in San Francisco?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for San Francisco, CA is $88.00–$91.25/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 6 lists $91.25/hr with a $139.30/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in San Francisco?
IBEW Local 6, IBEW Local 617 have halls in San Francisco, 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.