Electrician union pay in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Union electrician journeyman base pay in Wilkes-Barre, PA runs $45.08/hr on the 1 published IBEW wage sheet we hold, about $90,160 a year at $45.08/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, Wilkes-Barre
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 163 pay scale | $45.08 | $70.43 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination PA20260095, rev. 3 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Electrician union pay questions, Wilkes-Barre
How much do union electricians make in Wilkes-Barre?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Wilkes-Barre, PA is $45.08/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 163 lists $45.08/hr with a $70.43/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in Wilkes-Barre?
IBEW Local 163 has its hall in Wilkes-Barre, 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.