IBEW Local 322 — Casper, WY: Application Dates & Pay
Everything you need to get into IBEW Local 322: 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
Open nowApplications are OPEN now.
Applications are handled by Wyoming Statewide Electrical JATC (WYOJATC).
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 322 pay scale
The journeyman inside wireman rate is $41.91/hr (2025 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $54.66/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 45% | $18.86 |
| Period 2 | 50% | $20.95 |
| Period 3 | 55% | $23.05 |
| Period 4 | 65% | $27.24 |
| Period 5 | 75% | $31.43 |
| Period 6 | 85% | $35.62 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $41.91 |
Local 322 doesn't publish its apprentice percentage steps — the table shows typical IBEW steps applied to the local's journeyman rate. Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Statewide JATC trains for Local 322 (Casper area) and Local 415 (Cheyenne area); applicant chooses program area, usually by home address, with separate waiting lists. Online application access requested through the site. Requirements: 18 at time of application; one credit Algebra I or higher with passing grade (SkillsPrep.org math course accepted as substitute); aptitude test minimum score of 3 (updated 1/1/26) to advance to interview; bring valid driver's license to test. Phone 307-234-8311.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 322 in Casper accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 6, 2026: Applications are OPEN now. 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 322 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 322 is $41.91/hr (2025 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $54.66/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 45% and stepping up each period.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 322?
Applications go through Wyoming Statewide Electrical JATC (WYOJATC). 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 322 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 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.
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