IBEW Local 11 — Los Angeles, CA: Application Dates & Pay

Written by a licensed IBEW journeyman electrician  ·  Updated August 2026 ·  Reviewed for NEC accuracy

Everything you need to get into IBEW Local 11: whether applications are open right now, what the apprenticeship pays, how the process works, and a free alert the moment the next window opens.

Application status

Closed

Applications are closed right now — next window not yet announced on official site as of Aug 2026; ETI historically runs roughly quarterly windows (2026 windows were January 5, April 7-11, and July 6-10).

Applications are handled by Electrical Training Institute of Southern California (LA/NECA-IBEW Local 11).

Official application page ↗

Status last verified August 14, 2026. Source: official JATC/local site. Windows can change on short notice — always confirm details with the JATC before making plans.

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IBEW Local 11 pay scale

The journeyman inside wireman rate is $64.50/hr (2025 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $101.11/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.

Apprentice step% of journeymanHourly rate
Period 140%$25.80
Period 245%$29.02
Period 350%$32.25
Period 455%$35.48
Period 560%$38.70
Period 665%$41.92
Period 770%$45.15
Period 875%$48.38
Period 980%$51.60
Period 1085%$54.83
Journeyman100%$64.50

Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.

What to know before you apply

Applications are online only via laett.com during designated windows; windows can close early once an application cap is reached. Program is a 5-year Inside Wireman apprenticeship; minimum age 18, HS diploma/GED, and prerequisite coursework required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does IBEW Local 11 in Los Angeles accept apprenticeship applications?

As of August 14, 2026: Applications are closed right now — next window not yet announced on official site as of Aug 2026; ETI historically runs roughly quarterly windows (2026 windows were January 5, April 7-11, and July 6-10). Application schedules are set by the JATC and can change on short notice — always confirm on the JATC's own site before making plans.

How much does IBEW Local 11 pay?

The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 11 is $64.50/hr (2025 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $101.11/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 40% and stepping up each period.

How do I apply to IBEW Local 11?

Applications go through Electrical Training Institute of Southern California (LA/NECA-IBEW Local 11). The usual process: submit the application with your HS diploma or GED, transcripts showing algebra, and ID; take the aptitude test; then complete a scored interview that sets your rank on the eligibility list.

What test does IBEW Local 11 use?

Most IBEW inside-wireman programs use the Electrical Training Alliance aptitude test (algebra & functions plus reading comprehension); a growing number use the broader GAN battery. Either way, your test score plus interview decide your ranking — prep before the window opens.

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