IBEW Local 164 — Paramus, NJ: Application Dates & Pay
Everything you need to get into IBEW Local 164: 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
ClosedApplications are closed right now — local 164 has been posting application announcements roughly quarterly (Spring 2026 posted March 6, 2026; Summer 2026 posted June 5, 2026), and its site references a 'Winter 2026' application requirement document — watch the Training section of ibew164.org/jatc164.org for the next announcement..
Applications are handled by IBEW Local 164 Joint Apprenticeship Training Academy (with Bergen-Essex-Hudson Division of NECA).
Official application page ↗Status last verified August 6, 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 164 pay scale
The journeyman inside wireman rate is $62.90/hr (2024 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $102.21/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 30% | $18.87 |
| Period 2 | 40% | $25.16 |
| Period 3 | 50% | $31.45 |
| Period 4 | 60% | $37.74 |
| Period 5 | 70% | $44.03 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $62.90 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Summer 2026 event (now closed): voucher-request link live for 96 hours, 12 noon Mon July 6 to 12 noon Fri July 10, 2026; capped at 100 Inside Electrical applications (plus 100 Telecom; one program per period). Selection to receive an application is by Random Number Generator lottery broadcast live on YouTube (drawing 12 noon July 13, 2026). Voucher winners submit online or in person by appointment ((201) 265-7273 x3230); aptitude test follows submission. Baseline FAQ states applications are otherwise not accepted until further notice; 18+, HS diploma/GED, 1 year algebra required. Training center: Paramus, NJ.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 164 in Paramus accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 6, 2026: Applications are closed right now — local 164 has been posting application announcements roughly quarterly (Spring 2026 posted March 6, 2026; Summer 2026 posted June 5, 2026), and its site references a 'Winter 2026' application requirement document — watch the Training section of ibew164.org/jatc164.org for the next announcement.. 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 164 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 164 is $62.90/hr (2024 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $102.21/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 30% and stepping up each period.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 164?
Applications go through IBEW Local 164 Joint Apprenticeship Training Academy (with Bergen-Essex-Hudson Division of NECA). 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 164 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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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.
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