IBEW Local 545 — St. Joseph, MO: Application Dates & Pay
Everything you need to get into IBEW Local 545: 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
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Applications are handled by St. Joseph Electrical JATC.
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 545 pay scale
The journeyman inside wireman rate is $43.20/hr (2025 contract data), and the total package — wage plus health, pension, and annuity contributions — is about $64.70/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyman rate that steps up as they progress.
| Apprentice step | % of journeyman | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 45% | $19.44 |
| Period 2 | 50% | $21.60 |
| Period 3 | 55% | $23.76 |
| Period 4 | 60% | $25.92 |
| Period 5 | 70% | $30.24 |
| Period 6 | 80% | $34.56 |
| Journeyman | 100% | $43.20 |
Rates move with each collective bargaining agreement; confirm current figures with the local before relying on them.
What to know before you apply
5-year inside program (6 pay steps, 45%->80% of JW scale, 8000 OJT hours). Applicant packet (visible in the wage-sheet photo signed by Training Director Travis VanSchoiack) describes: minimum age 18, diploma/GED with transcripts (2 sets), application fee by check, an aptitude test (reading comprehension + math) with scored ranking onto an apprentice eligibility list (highest score first, list valid a maximum period). No posted window - contact the JATC: 5804A Corporate Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507, 816-232-8090, 545jatc@sbcglobal.net. Jurisdiction extends into NE Kansas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBEW Local 545 in St. Joseph accept apprenticeship applications?
As of August 21, 2026: We're still verifying this local's application schedule — you'll be notified the moment we confirm a window. 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 545 pay?
The journeyman inside wireman rate for IBEW Local 545 is $43.20/hr (2025 contract data), with a total wage-plus-benefits package around $64.70/hr. Apprentices earn a percentage of that rate, typically starting near 45% and stepping up each period.
How do I apply to IBEW Local 545?
Applications go through St. Joseph 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 545 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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