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Dale R.
Journeyman Electrician · IBEW 26
Ashburn, VA · Data Center2h
Shutdown wrapping up at the QTS campus. They're calling 40 more hands next week — $58/hr scale + $175 per diem. DM if you're rolling.
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$94k
Avg traveler pay
12k+
Active electricians
50
States covered
01 · Wages
Union Wage Tracker
Compare union scales, prevailing rates, and per diem nationwide. Chase the highest-paying calls — without guessing.
| Local | Location | Scale / hr | Per Diem | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 3 | New York, NY | $68.50 | $145 | +4.2% |
| IBEW Local 11 | Los Angeles, CA | $62.10 | $130 | +3.1% |
| IBEW Local 134 | Chicago, IL | $59.80 | $130 | +3.9% |
| IBEW Local 26 | Washington, DC | $57.40 | $140 | +3.6% |
| IBEW Local 98 | Philadelphia, PA | $56.70 | $120 | +2.8% |
| IBEW Local 1245 | Vacaville, CA | $72.10 | $175 | +6.1% |
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02 · Network
Traveler Feed
Storm work, data center calls, fab builds, and book signings — straight from the IBEW boots on the ground.
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María S.
Inside Wireman · IBEW 98
Phoenix, AZ · Semiconductor Fab5h
TSMC expansion calling 60 hands. 7-10s, double time over 40. $54 scale + $160 per diem. Bring OSHA 30 and your bender.
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Tyler M.
Lineman · IBEW 1245
Florida Panhandle · Storm Work1d
Heading down for hurricane restoration. Convoy leaves Atlanta 0500. Stay safe brothers — keep your head on a swivel.
03 · Certifications
Certification Hub
Upload your tickets, track every expiration, and discover which certs unlock the next pay bump.
OSHA 30
Mar 2027
Wage Lift+$2/hr
NFPA 70E
Aug 2026
Wage Lift+$4/hr
Journeyman License
Lifetime
Wage Lift+$8/hr
CPR / First Aid
Nov 2026
Wage LiftRequired
TWIC
Jun 2026
Wage LiftRequired
Master Electrician
Feb 2028
Wage Lift+$10/hr
PLC / Controls
Jul 2026
Wage Lift+$7/hr
EVITP (EV Charging)
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Wage Lift+$6/hr
2,400+
Mentors active
18k
Apprentices guided
04 · Mentorship
Don't climb
alone.
Every journeyman was an apprentice first. Pair up with seasoned hands, swap hard-earned advice, answer questions in your trade, and earn reputation badges as you bring the next generation up.
- Find a mentor in your trade and local
- Earn rep badges for verified guidance
- Build a public mentorship resume
05 · The Toolbox
Tools & Tech Feed
Battery tech, smart PPE, AI on the jobsite, and honest hands-on reviews — no sponsored fluff.
Battery Tech
Milwaukee MX FUEL Generator
5800W of cordless backup that runs a job trailer all day. Reviewed by 412 hands.
Read review →
Smart PPE
Connected Arc Flash Suit
Heart-rate, temp, fall detection baked into Cat 4 PPE. Real protection plus telemetry.
Read review →
AI in Construction
Layout AI for Conduit Runs
Photo your wall, get a bend-by-bend run sheet. Saves a half-day on rough-in.
Read review →
New Tools
DeWALT POWERSTACK 20V
More watts, smaller pack, longer cycle life. The new daily driver for impact and grinder.
Read review →
06 · Your Path
Career Progression Dashboard
Every cert, state, project, and dollar — tracked. Level up like the RPG you've been playing the whole time.
JR
Journeyman Electrician · IBEW Local 26
Jake Reeves
LV. 2714,820 / 18,000 XP
12
Certs
23
States Worked
47
Projects
+184%
Pay Growth
Achievements
Storm VetMentor LV.4Master Electrician50-State ClubData Center SlayerFirst Year Done
07 · Community
More Than a Feed
LinkedIn meets the IBEW hall. Modern social tools built for how electricians actually communicate.
Profiles & Network
Verified trade-specific profiles you'd be proud to hand a foreman.
DMs & Discussions
Direct messages, trade groups, and shop talk that actually moves work.
Project Photos
Show the bends, the burns, the finished panels. Build your portfolio.
Job Referrals
Pass the call to a brother — and get credit when they sign on.
Event Meetups
Local nights, training events, union halls — find your people IRL.
Classification Groups
Inside wiremen, outside linemen, residential, VDV, and controls.
IBEW Local 26 Group
The Facebook community that started it all. 15K+ brothers and sisters sharing calls, wages, and shop talk.
Visit Group →Go further. Bring others with you.
Track the work.
Chase the money.
Build the future.
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