IBEW Local 252 — Ann Arbor, MI: Application Dates & Pay
Everything you need to get into IBEW Local 252: 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
Always acceptingApplications are accepted on a recurring schedule — applications taken in person the third Monday of every month, by appointment only.
Applications taken in person the third Monday of every month, by appointment only
Applications are handled by Ann Arbor Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (AAEJATC).
Official application page ↗Status last verified August 21, 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 252 pay scale
The journeyman inside wireman rate is $48.74/hr (2025 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $85.95/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 40% | $19.50 |
| Period 2 | 50% | $24.37 |
| Period 3 | 60% | $29.24 |
| Period 4 | 70% | $34.12 |
| Period 5 | 80% | $38.99 |
| Period 6 | 90% | $43.87 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $48.74 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Applications filled out in person at AAEJATC on the third Monday of each month BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (schedule via emmap@aaejatc.org or 734-475-1180). Requirements: minimum 17 to apply and 18 within 30 days of application; HS graduate or GED; passing grade in one credit year of HS algebra or one semester college algebra; valid driver's license; 12-month residency in Local 252 jurisdiction; physically capable. Aptitude test covers algebra and reading comprehension only; passers advance to committee interview; unsuccessful candidates stay on a 2-year eligibility list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 252 in Ann Arbor accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 21, 2026: Applications are accepted on a recurring schedule — applications taken in person the third Monday of every month, by appointment only. 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 252 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 252 is $48.74/hr (2025 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $85.95/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 40% and stepping up each period.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 252?
Applications go through Ann Arbor Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (AAEJATC). 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 252 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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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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