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IBEW Local 1245 Pay Rates

Vacaville, CA · California (most) + Nevada (most) — outside line + PG&E · US

Covers California Outside Line Construction Agreement (jointly with Local 47) plus PG&E Physical Agreement. 5-year outside line deal runs June 2022 – May 2027.

Current rates

Journeyman Lineman
Effective 2026-06-01 – 2027-05-31
$74.43/hr
Journeyman Lineman
Effective 2026-06-01 – 2027-05-31
$74.43/hr
Journeyman Lineman
Effective 2026-06-01 – 2027-05-31
$74.43/hr
Foreman
Effective 2026-06-01 – 2027-05-31
$81.82/hr
Groundman
Effective 2026-06-01 – 2027-05-31
$42.51/hr

Source: California Outside Line Construction Agreement, Exhibit A · verified 2026-07-18

Historical rates

Journeyman Lineman (2022-06-01–2023-05-31)$64.40/hr
Journeyman Lineman (end-of-contract target) (2027-05-01–2027-05-31)$74.43/hr
General Foreman (2022-06-01–2023-05-31)$77.28/hr
Foreman / Cable Splicer Foreman (2022-06-01–2023-05-31)$70.80/hr
Powderman (2022-06-01–2023-05-31)$55.90/hr
Groundman (2022-06-01–2023-05-31)$38.23/hr
Base wage vs total package.Base wage is the hourly rate on your check. Total package adds health & welfare, pension, and other employer-paid contributions on top — it is not a higher wage rate.

Wage agreements step up mid-contract. Always confirm the current rate with your local before negotiating or accepting work.
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