Electrician union pay in San Jose, CA
Union electrician journeyman base pay in San Jose, CA runs $88.00–$95.53/hr on the 2 published IBEW wage sheets we hold — about $183,530 a year at $91.77/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 Jose
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 332 pay scale | $95.53 | $168.47 | 6/26/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| 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 Jose
How much do union electricians make in San Jose?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for San Jose, CA is $88.00–$95.53/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 332 lists $95.53/hr with a $168.47/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in San Jose?
IBEW Local 332, IBEW Local 617 have halls in San Jose, 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.