IBEW Local 41 — Buffalo, NY: Application Dates & Pay
Everything you need to get into IBEW Local 41: 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 through September 30, 2026.
Next NYSDOL recruitment already announced: October 7, 2026 through September 29, 2027 (10 Electrician + 4 Electrician Housewire/Residential openings).
Applications are handled by Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #41 (Electricians JAC Buffalo).
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 41 pay scale
The journeyman inside wireman rate is $47.50/hr (2026 contract data). Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 50% | $23.75 |
| Period 2 | 60% | $28.50 |
| Period 3 | 65% | $30.88 |
| Period 4 | 70% | $33.25 |
| Period 5 | 75% | $35.63 |
| Period 6 | 85% | $40.38 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $47.50 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
Current window (per NYSDOL announcement published 9/25/2025): Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026, 14 openings (10 Electrician inside + 4 Housewire/Residential). Applications picked up IN PERSON every Wednesday 1:00-5:00 PM (except holidays) at S. 3546 California Road, Orchard Park, NY; completed application must be returned by U.S. Mail within 30 days of pickup. Requirements: 18+, HS diploma/GED plus 1 year algebra (or associate degree+), pass Electrical Trades aptitude test, valid NYS driver's license, residency in Local 41 jurisdiction, drug test after selection (sponsor-paid), English proficiency. Experience waivers: 4,000 hrs electrical construction experience waives education reqs for Electrician (2,400 hrs for Housewire/Residential). Contact (716) 662-6111.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 41 in Buffalo accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 6, 2026: Applications are OPEN now through September 30, 2026. 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 41 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 41 is $47.50/hr (2026 contract data). Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 50% and stepping up each period.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 41?
Applications go through Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #41 (Electricians JAC Buffalo). 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 41 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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