IBEW Locals Directory — Application Status & Pay by State
We track apprenticeship application windows and pay for 117 IBEW inside-wireman locals across all 50 states — 76 are accepting applications right now. Click your local for current status, pay scale, and a free alert the moment its next window opens.
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We track application windows for 117 IBEW locals — some cap out in days. Pick your local and be first in line.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Statuses reflect each JATC’s published information, most recently verified August 17, 2026. Windows can change on short notice — always confirm on the JATC’s own site.
How to Apply to Your Local
Each IBEW local has its own JATC (Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee) that handles apprenticeship applications. The general process: apply during an open window, submit required documents (HS diploma or GED, transcripts showing algebra, ID), take the aptitude test, complete the scored interview, and get ranked on the eligibility list. Rank decides who gets the call — and rank is set by your test and interview.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when my IBEW local is accepting applications?
Every local sets its own schedule — some accept applications year-round, some open for a few days a year, and some cap applications and close early. This directory tracks the published status for 117 locals, and each local page offers a free email alert that fires the moment applications open.
How many IBEW locals are there?
There are over 700 IBEW locals across the United States and Canada, but many cover utility, railroad, or manufacturing work. This directory covers 117 inside-wireman (construction electrician) locals — at least one in every state — which handle the classic 4-5 year electrician apprenticeship.
Are all IBEW locals the same?
No. Locals vary by pay scale, geographic jurisdiction, application model, and competitiveness. Some accept applications daily; others run a single window per year or even a lottery. The aptitude test is largely standardized; everything else is local.
Related Resources
Michael Briglio
IBEW Local 134 Journeyman · Licensed Contractor · IL Educator
Michael started in the IBEW at 18 and made foreman as a 3rd-year apprentice. Thirteen years in, he’s a Local 134 journeyman, a licensed electrical contractor, a licensed Illinois teacher, and OSHA 30 and EPA 608 certified. He teaches a federally recognized pre-apprenticeship on the south side of Chicago — where he’s helped 100+ students get into the IBEW. He built Sparky AI around exactly what the NJATC exam tests and what trips people up. Prep with this and you walk in ready.
Facts on this page trace to primary sources or first-hand IBEW Local 134 experience — see sources & methodology.