IBEW Local 716Houston Metro
IBEW Local 716 Houston Pay 2026
Journeyman base $42.85/hr, total package $65+/hr
Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Montgomery counties. Source: Local 716 / NECA Houston agreement.
Base Wage42.85USD/hr
Total Package Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base wage | $42.85/hr |
| Health and Welfare | $10.80/hr |
| Pension | $6.50/hr |
| Annuity / 401(k) | $3.20/hr |
| NEBF | $1.29/hr (3% of gross) |
| Training (JATC) | $0.55/hr |
| Total Package | ~$65.19/hr |
Apprentice Pay Ladder
| Period | % of JW | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 40% | $17.14/hr |
| Period 2 | 45% | $19.28/hr |
| Period 3 | 50% | $21.43/hr |
| Period 4 | 55% | $23.57/hr |
| Period 5 | 60% | $25.71/hr |
| Period 6 | 65% | $27.85/hr |
| Period 7 | 70% | $29.99/hr |
| Period 8 | 75% | $32.14/hr |
| Period 9 | 85% | $36.42/hr |
| Period 10 | 90% | $38.57/hr |
| Journeyman | 100% | $42.85/hr |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBEW Local 716 base wage in 2026?
IBEW Local 716 inside wireman journeyman base wage is approximately $42.85/hr under the 2025-2026 NECA Houston agreement. Total compensation including health and welfare, pension, annuity, and benefit funds reaches roughly $64+/hr total package. Texas is a right-to-work state, so union density is lower than Northern markets, but Houston's heavy industrial and energy sector concentrates union work.
What jurisdiction does Local 716 cover?
IBEW Local 716 covers Harris County (Houston), Galveston County, Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Liberty County, and Chambers County in Texas. Local 716 historically represents inside wireman work; outside line work and refinery I&E work involve other IBEW Locals and crafts unions.
How does refinery and petrochemical work pay in Houston?
Refinery and petrochemical electrical work in the Houston Ship Channel and Texas Gulf Coast pays significantly above standard inside wireman rates due to hazardous-location classification, sustained shift work, and project-bonus structures. Common arrangements include $50-$75/hr straight time with 1.5x overtime, per-diem of $80-$150/day for travel, and turnaround bonuses. Major sites include ExxonMobil Baytown, LyondellBasell, Shell Deer Park, and Marathon Galveston Bay.
How long is the Local 716 apprenticeship?
Local 716 inside wireman apprenticeship is a five-year program through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. Apprentices progress through 10 six-month periods, starting around 40% of journeyman rate and reaching approximately 90% in the final period. The training facility in Houston provides classroom instruction alongside on-the-job training with signatory contractors.
What major projects use Local 716 electricians?
Local 716 work concentrates on: Texas Medical Center expansion (the largest medical district in the world), Houston METRO transit expansion, downtown Houston tower construction, NASA Johnson Space Center work, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) terminal modernisation. The Houston Convention District and Astrodome redevelopment add steady commercial work.
Related Pages
Sources: IBEW Local 716 (ibew716.org), NECA Houston chapter, unionpayscales.com archive.