Electrician union pay in Seattle, WA
Union electrician journeyman base pay in Seattle, WA runs $53.20–$75.96/hr on the 3 published IBEW wage sheets we hold — about $129,160 a year at $64.58/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 — Seattle
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 46 pay scale | $75.96 | $109.44 | 08/04/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) |
| IBEW Local 76 pay scale | $65.14 | $91.70 | 08/31/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD WA20260027, rev 1 (Building, Washington) |
| IBEW Local 191 pay scale | $53.20 | $80.71 | 06/01/2022 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD WA20260028, rev 1 (Building, Washington) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Electrician union pay questions — Seattle
How much do union electricians make in Seattle?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Seattle, WA is $53.20–$75.96/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 46 lists $75.96/hr with a $109.44/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in Seattle?
IBEW Local 46, IBEW Local 76, IBEW Local 191 have halls in Seattle, WA. 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.