The Construction Wireman and Construction Electrician Program allows workers to work towards achieving status as a Journeyman wireman. This program evaluates each worker based on his or her documented work experience and hands on capabilities. We offer excellent pay and bennifits that include contractor paid full family insurance and retirement. Fill out the information form to learn more about a career with the IBEW and get paid for your ability.
Transition from CW-1 to Craft Certified Journeyman Wireman
Classification
Hours Needed
Certs/Hands on and Written Test Needed for advancement
Hourly Pay (In Pocket)
Retirement/Full Family Medical Coverage
Journeyman
14000+
Hands on 6 Written 5
100%/$32.53
FREE
CE-4
12000-14000
Hands on 5 Written 4
85%/$27.65
CE-3
10000-12000
Hands on 4 Written 3
80%/$26.02
CE-2
8000-10000
Hands on 3 Written 2
75%/$24.40
CE-1
6000-8000
Hands on 1+2 Written 1
70%/$22.77
CW-4
4000-6000
OSHA 10, CPR Ariel Lift*
65%$21.14
CW-3
2000-4000
60%/$19.52
CW-2
1000-2000
55%/$17.89
CW-1
0-1000
50%/$16.26
