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IBEW Local 611 Pay Rates

Albuquerque, NM · New Mexico outside line · US

Publishes full classification breakdown including JL, Foreman, GF, Groundman, and 7-step operator ladder on public site.

Current rates

Journeyman Lineman
Effective 2026-01-01
$54.30/hr
$76.38 total package
Journeyman Lineman
Effective 2026-01-01
$54.30/hr
Journeyman Lineman
Effective 2025-01-01
$54.30/hr
$76.38 total package
Apprentice (mid-step)
Effective 2025-01-01
$42.99/hr
$60.78 total package
Groundman
Effective 2025-01-01
$29.97/hr
$43.37 total package
Operator Level 7 (top step)
Effective 2025-01-01
$48.47/hr

Source: IBEW Local 611 official site — Outside Wages and Benefits · verified 2026-07-18

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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