2026 WAGE SCHEDULE · PDF · 1 PAGE · 233 KB
Commercial electrical
apprentice wages
The eight pay steps for CITC’s 01 Commercial Electrical program, organized by hours and region. Effective January 1, 2026.
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Tell us about your project 2026 wage resourcesCITC RESOURCES · 2026
The wage chart.
The region map.
Clear references for apprentices and contractors. Open the original documents, find your region and understand which pay schedule applies.
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WASHINGTON REGIONS · PDF · 1 PAGE · 461 KB
Find your
CITC wage region
The supplied CITC map shows Regions 1A, 1B, 2, 3 and 4. Pair it with the county list and 2026 wage schedule below.
01 Commercial Electrical apprentices · Private works only. The chart lists hourly base wages before fringe benefits. Public works have separate prevailing-wage requirements. Confirm the applicable schedule with CITC before using it for payroll.
View all 2026 apprentice hourly ratesEight steps · five regions · effective January 1, 2026
On a smaller screen, swipe the table sideways to see every region.
| Step | Reported OJT hours | Journey-rate percentage | Region 1A | Region 1B | Region 2 | Region 3 | Region 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0–1,000 | 40% | $20.70 | $20.80 | $18.02 | $20.60 | $19.46 |
| 2 | 1,001–2,000 | 45% | $23.29 | $23.40 | $20.27 | $23.18 | $21.90 |
| 3 | 2,001–3,000 | 50% | $25.88 | $26.00 | $22.52 | $25.75 | $24.33 |
| 4 | 3,001–4,000 | 55% | $28.46 | $28.60 | $24.77 | $28.33 | $26.76 |
| 5 | 4,001–5,000 | 65% | $33.64 | $33.80 | $29.28 | $33.48 | $31.63 |
| 6 | 5,001–6,000 | 75% | $38.81 | $39.00 | $33.78 | $38.63 | $36.50 |
| 7 | 6,001–7,000 | 80% | $41.40 | $41.60 | $36.03 | $41.20 | $38.93 |
| 8 | 7,001–8,000 | 85% | $43.99 | $44.20 | $38.28 | $43.78 | $41.36 |
Journey-level references used for the apprentice percentages:
Region 1A: $51.75 · Region 1B: $52.00 · Region 2: $45.04 · Region 3: $51.50 · Region 4: $48.66. These reference figures are not a universal journeyman minimum-wage schedule.
Source: the supplied CITC 2026 wage chart ↗. Values are reproduced as printed.
Find the counties in each wage regionWenatchee & East Wenatchee: Region 4 · Spokane: Region 2
- Region 1A
- King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, Lewis, Mason.
- Region 1B
- Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan, Island, Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Pacific.
- Region 2
- Ferry, Lincoln, Adams, Columbia, Whitman, Spokane, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Asotin, Garfield.
- Region 3
- Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, Klickitat.
- Region 4
- Okanogan, Chelan, Kittitas, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Grant, Douglas.
County assignments follow the supplied 2026 wage chart. Open the regional map ↗.
UNDERSTANDING THE PAY SCHEDULE
Common wage questions.
Who does the 2026 wage chart apply to?
This chart covers minimum base wages for apprentices in CITC’s 01 Commercial Electrical program on private-work jobs. It is not a general wage schedule for every electrical employee, and it is not the separate 02 Residential or 06 Low Energy program schedule. See CITC’s apprenticeship programs
How do apprentice pay increases work?
The chart has eight steps based on reported on-the-job training (OJT) hours. Percentages progress from 40% to 85% of the listed regional journey-level reference; the increases are not all the same size. Confirm the apprentice’s recognized step and applicable region with CITC. Read L&I’s employer apprenticeship guidance
Is $48.66 the minimum wage for every journeyman in Region 4?
No. In this document, $48.66 is the journey-level reference used to calculate Region 4 apprentice rates. The chart does not establish a universal journeyman minimum or Columbia Electrical’s customer billing rate. Employers must also follow applicable wage laws and pay agreements. Check Washington and local minimum-wage information
What changes on a public-works project?
The supplied private-work chart is not a public-works wage determination. Use L&I’s applicable prevailing-wage lookup for the trade, county, program and project date, including applicable benefit requirements. Confirm eligibility before using apprentice rates. Look up official prevailing-wage rates
Who can confirm a payroll question?
CITC can confirm the applicable program, wage step and regional schedule. Contact Washington L&I about prevailing-wage or general wage-law requirements. Forum posts are useful for hearing people’s experiences, but do not establish the rate an employer must pay. Find CITC’s regional apprenticeship contacts
HELPFUL LINKS
Go straight to the source.
CITC · EMPLOYERS
Training agents & regional contacts
CITC’s employer overview and the right regional contact for program questions.
WASHINGTON L&I · FAQ
Apprenticeship employer questions
How registered programs work, training-agent participation and wage progression.
WASHINGTON L&I · PAY GUIDANCE
Apprentices, training & wages
Official guidance on paid training, apprentice status and minimum-wage requirements.
WASHINGTON L&I · PUBLIC WORKS
Prevailing-wage lookup
Find applicable journey-level and apprentice rates, plus published corrections.
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION · REDDIT
A question about CITC Washington apprentice wages
A discussion from someone considering the program. Comments reflect individual experiences and may refer to a different region or an earlier rate. Use the CITC chart and official guidance to check pay requirements.
Wage chart effective January 1, 2026. Resources reviewed October 24, 2026. Original PDFs supplied by Columbia Electrical. This is a general reference; CITC and L&I can confirm requirements for a specific worker and project.
CITC MEMBER · WENATCHEE VALLEY
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Columbia Electrical is a member of the Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC). We provide residential and commercial electrical services in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee and surrounding communities.
What is CITC?
CITC is a Washington vocational trade school serving the construction industry. Its offerings include apprenticeship, craft training, continuing education and skills assessments.
Its electrical training covers commercial inside wireman, residential wireman, and low-energy/sound and communication pathways. These programs connect classroom learning with the knowledge needed in the electrical trade.
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What our connection means to us.
Good electrical work depends on people who value their craft. Our CITC membership reflects our connection to the training community that helps develop Washington’s construction workforce.
For your project, our focus is practical: understand what you need, explain the proposed work and keep you informed. We discuss the scope and pricing before authorization, and seek approval when additional work or cost is needed.
See how our customer process works and browse photos and videos of our electrical projects to get to know Columbia’s work.
ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIP
CITC questions, answered.
Is Columbia Electrical a CITC member?
Yes. Columbia Electrical is a member of the Construction Industry Training Council of Washington, commonly known as CITC.
What does CITC do?
CITC provides construction-industry education in Washington, including apprenticeship, craft training and continuing education. Its official website explains current programs and enrollment.
Where does Columbia Electrical provide electrical service?
We serve Wenatchee, East Wenatchee and surrounding communities, including Cashmere, Leavenworth, Entiat and Chelan. Contact our office with your project address and scope to confirm availability.
Learn more from CITC’s official website and its employer apprenticeship information .
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