Wage Rates - Southern Area
Southern Area Wage Rates
Effective June 1, 2026
General Foreman
$53.00/hr
$3.50 over journeyman
Foreman
$52.50/hr
$3.00 over journeyman
Journeyman
$49.50/hr
All classifications
| Southern Area | General Foreman | Foreman | Journeyman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Wage | $53.00 | $52.50 | $49.50 |
| Pension | $13.62 | $13.62 | $13.62 |
| Union Indiv. Acct. Ret. Fund | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Health & Welfare | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Apprentice & Skill Improvement | $1.55 | $1.55 | $1.55 |
| I.M.P.A.C.T. | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| Mandatory Journeyman Training | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| IAP/CA | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| Total Package | $88.71/hr | $88.21/hr | $85.21/hr |
Additional Information
- Working Dues Check Off: $2.30 based on all hours paid (overtime paid at the appropriate rate).
- Health & Welfare Coverage: $10.50 with an HRA of $1.00.
Package breakdown by classification
$85.21
per hour
Hourly pay estimator
Straight Time
$1,980.00
OT + DT Pay
$0.00
Gross Total
$1,980.00
Hourly
$49.50
Daily (8 hrs)
$396.00
Weekly (40)
$1,980.00
Annual est.
$103,896
- Working dues check-off: $2.30/hr on all hours paid including overtime.
- UIARF benefit remitted on hours paid.
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