IBEW Local 34 — Peoria, IL: Application Dates & Pay
Everything you need to get into IBEW Local 34: 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 Peoria Area Electrical JATC.
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 34 pay scale
The journeyman inside wireman rate is $46.70/hr (2026 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $74.05/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 40% | $18.68 |
| Period 2 | 45% | $21.02 |
| Period 3 | 55% | $25.68 |
| Period 4 | 65% | $30.36 |
| Period 5 | 75% | $35.02 |
| Period 6 | 80% | $37.36 |
| Period 7 | 90% | $42.03 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $46.70 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Homepage states 'Now accepting online applications'; apply online or in person by reserving an application date through the JATC's calendar (appointment-based, no published window). Process: application review vs basic requirements, NJATC aptitude test battery (2 tests, ~2.5 hrs, no calculator, results in 2-4 weeks, 6-month wait to retest), oral interview with NECA/IBEW committee, then placement on a 1-year eligibility list ranked by score. Some programs require drug test, physical, background check, and valid driver's license (waivable with documented electrical work hours). JATC: 4313 South Entec Drive, Bartonville, IL 61607, 309-673-0393. Apprentice wages 40%-90% of JW scale by hours worked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 34 in Peoria accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 21, 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 34 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 34 is $46.70/hr (2026 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $74.05/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 40% and stepping up each period.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 34?
Applications go through Peoria Area Electrical JATC. 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 34 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.
Facts on this page trace to primary sources or first-hand IBEW Local 134 experience — see sources & methodology.