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Electrician Salary in Youngstown

Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from IBEW Local 64, effective November 2025.

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Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.

IBEW Local 64 is the union local for electricians in Youngstown. Union apprentices train through the Youngstown Area Electrical JATC. Ohio prevailing wage law applies to public construction projects.

IBEW Local 64 inside wireman Journey-Level Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$41.49
Effective November 2025
Base wage: $41.49/hr
Benefit contribution: $21.81/hr
Total package: $63.30/hr
Journey-Level Annual
$86,299
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$26,729
Union scale vs. all-worker median

Union scale reflects the IBEW Local 64 inside wireman journey-level rate from the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination. The BLS area median reflects all electricians across all employment types and experience levels.

Training CenterYoungstown Area Electrical JATC
Address350 E. Western Reserve Rd., Youngstown, OH 44514
Phone(330) 965-0578
Websiteyjatc.org
Minimum ScoreNot published
Retake Policy90 days per Electrical Training Alliance guidance

Applying to IBEW Local 64?

Check with IBEW Local 64 for its current application requirements, including any aptitude test.

What to expect →

All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual
$59,570
-$3,620 vs. national
Median Hourly
$28.64
vs. Ohio
-$5,996
vs. state average
Total Employed
830
In this area

All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.

Annual Median Wage$59,570
Annual Mean Wage$61,870
Hourly Median Wage$28.64
Hourly Mean Wage$29.75
Total Employed830
Area TypeMetropolitan Area
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Up to six other metros in Ohio, nearest first, then metros in other states within 300 miles. Journey-level rates are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement.

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2111). How we build these figures →