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Journeyman salary
Average journeyman salary
$57,682
How much does a journeyman make?
The average journeyman salary in the United States is $57,682. Journeyman salaries typically range between $39,000 and $83,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for journeymen is $27.73 per hour.
Journeyman salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Journeymen earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can a Journeyman earn more?
Journeyman Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level journeyman | $35,100 | $16.87 |
| Mid-level journeyman | $54,500 | $26.22 |
| Senior-level journeyman | $70,900 | $34.10 |
Journeyman salary estimates from across the web
Average journeyman salary by state
Highest paying states for journeymen
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $71,893 | $34.56 |
| 2 | Washington | $80,397 | $38.65 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $79,820 | $38.38 |
| 4 | Montana | $65,734 | $31.60 |
| 5 | Oregon | $71,267 | $34.26 |
| 6 | Nevada | $77,865 | $37.44 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $72,565 | $34.89 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $62,481 | $30.04 |
| 9 | Delaware | $71,268 | $34.26 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $72,239 | $34.73 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $69,905 | $33.61 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $61,049 | $29.35 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $61,763 | $29.69 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $70,985 | $34.13 |
| 15 | California | $77,312 | $37.17 |
| 16 | Vermont | $64,071 | $30.80 |
| 17 | New York | $71,532 | $34.39 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $58,797 | $28.27 |
| 19 | Indiana | $62,245 | $29.93 |
| 20 | Alaska | $58,599 | $28.17 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $62,819 | $30.20 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $57,450 | $27.62 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $59,879 | $28.79 |
| 24 | Colorado | $59,897 | $28.80 |
| 25 | Utah | $57,155 | $27.48 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $65,391 | $31.44 |
| 27 | Maryland | $58,993 | $28.36 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $55,924 | $26.89 |
| 29 | Arizona | $59,332 | $28.52 |
| 30 | Michigan | $55,939 | $26.89 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $55,861 | $26.86 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $60,408 | $29.04 |
| 33 | Missouri | $57,920 | $27.85 |
| 34 | Ohio | $55,328 | $26.60 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $53,334 | $25.64 |
| 36 | Kansas | $53,381 | $25.66 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $52,690 | $25.33 |
| 38 | Idaho | $51,844 | $24.93 |
| 39 | Alabama | $51,012 | $24.52 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $50,981 | $24.51 |
| 41 | Virginia | $45,752 | $22.00 |
| 42 | Illinois | $55,097 | $26.49 |
| 43 | Georgia | $51,827 | $24.92 |
| 44 | Texas | $51,161 | $24.60 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $47,732 | $22.95 |
| 46 | Florida | $44,207 | $21.25 |
| 47 | Iowa | $48,516 | $23.32 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $43,770 | $21.04 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $48,884 | $23.50 |
| 50 | New Jersey | $52,293 | $25.14 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $48,775 | $23.45 |
Highest paying cities for journeymen
The highest-paying cities for journeymen are San Francisco, CA, Longview, WA, and Portland, ME.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $84,309 | $40.53 |
| 2 | Longview, WA | $82,059 | $39.45 |
| 3 | Portland, ME | $72,268 | $34.74 |
| 4 | Eugene, OR | $71,966 | $34.60 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $69,936 | $33.62 |
| 6 | Great Falls, MT | $65,675 | $31.57 |
| 7 | Bethlehem, PA | $63,338 | $30.45 |
| 8 | Columbus, IN | $61,287 | $29.46 |
| 9 | Saint Paul, MN | $60,431 | $29.05 |
| 10 | Fort Collins, CO | $60,072 | $28.88 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $59,368 | $28.54 |
| 12 | Baltimore, MD | $59,198 | $28.46 |
| 13 | Anchorage, AK | $58,516 | $28.13 |
| 14 | Saint Louis, MO | $57,689 | $27.74 |
| 15 | Salt Lake City, UT | $57,048 | $27.43 |
| 16 | Columbia, SC | $56,021 | $26.93 |
| 17 | Grand Rapids, MI | $55,574 | $26.72 |
| 18 | Joliet, IL | $54,999 | $26.44 |
| 19 | Columbus, OH | $54,901 | $26.39 |
| 20 | Albuquerque, NM | $53,484 | $25.71 |
Journeymen are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Journeyman salary details
A journeyman's salary ranges from $39,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $83,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a journeyman's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $83,000 | $6,917 | $40 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| Average | $57,682 | $4,807 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| 10th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
Highest paying journeyman jobs
The highest paying types of journeymen are carpenter foreman, construction foreman, and journeyman plumber.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe Fitter | $51,055 | $4,255 | $24.55 | 12,846 |
| Electrician Helper | $36,733 | $3,061 | $17.66 | 27,886 |
| Carpenter Helper | $34,192 | $2,849 | $16.44 | 29,208 |
| Finish Carpenter | $46,987 | $3,916 | $22.59 | 11,653 |
| Plumber Helper | $43,893 | $3,658 | $21.10 | 21,963 |
| Trim Carpenter | $45,718 | $3,810 | $21.98 | 4,929 |
Which companies pay journeymen the most?
Journeyman salaries at CVR Energy and Amphenol are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average journeyman salary at companies like Constellation Energy Partners and Arizona Public Service are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CVR Energy | $106,752 | $51.32 |
| 2 | Amphenol | $105,888 | $50.91 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy Partners | $96,126 | $46.21 |
| 4 | Arizona Public Service | $94,112 | $45.25 |
| 5 | PNM Resources | $92,083 | $44.27 |
| 6 | Pacifi | $89,998 | $43.27 |
| 7 | Idaho Power | $89,984 | $43.26 |
| 8 | Portland General Electric | $88,261 | $42.43 |
| 9 | Teledyne Technologies Incorporated | $87,386 | $42.01 |
| 10 | Hobby Lobby | $85,947 | $41.32 |
| 11 | Fluor Corporation | $84,511 | $40.63 |
| 12 | CMS Energy | $84,467 | $40.61 |
| 13 | Pinnacle West Capital | $84,015 | $40.39 |
| 14 | City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government | $81,546 | $39.20 |
| 15 | Swinerton | $79,807 | $38.37 |
| 16 | Turner Construction | $78,808 | $37.89 |
| 17 | Black & Veatch | $78,477 | $37.73 |
| 18 | Wanzek Construction | $78,339 | $37.66 |
| 19 | Cummins | $77,481 | $37.25 |
| 20 | Carrier | $76,937 | $36.99 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Journeyman salary by industry
The average journeyman salary varies across industries:
- The average journeyman salary in the construction industry is $62,379, the highest of any industry.
- The average journeyman salary in the finance industry is $57,287.
- Journeymen in the professional industry earn an average salary of $56,323, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for journeymen
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | $62,379 | $29.99 |
| 2 | Government | $57,287 | $27.54 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $57,099 | $27.45 |
| 4 | Professional | $56,323 | $27.08 |
High Paying Journeyman Jobs
Journeyman salary trends
The average journeyman salary has risen by $11,077 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average journeyman earned $46,605 annually, but today, they earn $57,682 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for journeymen over the last decade.
Compare journeyman salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average journeyman salary over time
Compare journeyman salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Journeyman salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,700 | $27.73 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $56,300 | $27.07 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $54,300 | $26.09 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $52,600 | $25.30 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $50,800 | $24.42 | +3.5% |
Recently added journeyman salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXNM Energy | Journeyman Relay) | Albuquerque, NM | 12/16/2024 | $107,501 |
| UPS | Journeyman Technician | Omaha, NE | 12/15/2024 | $80,266 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Journeyman Hvac 2-Mcalester/Talihina Region | Tuskahoma, OK | 12/15/2024 | $59,667 |
| Aerotek | Journeyman Shipfitter | San Diego, CA | 12/14/2024 | $69,539 |
| Express Employment Professionals | Journeyman Hvac | New Plymouth, ID | 12/14/2024 | $62,610 |
| Abacus Solutions Group | Commerical Journeyman | Aberdeen, MD | 12/13/2024 | $56,349 |
| Stand-By Personnel | Hvac Journeyman | Tulsa, OK | 12/13/2024 | $68,871 |
| Aerotek | Multi Craft Journeyman | Philadelphia, PA | 12/12/2024 | $65,699 |
| Ahlstrom | Pipefitter Journeyman (4908) | Kaukauna, WI | 12/12/2024 | $80,704 |
| ASRC Federal Holding Company | SME Journeyman Helpdesk Engineer | Aberdeen, MD | 12/12/2024 | $83,867 |
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