**IBEW Traveler Snapshot — Friday, July 17, 2026**
**LU-613 Atlanta, GA** leads in raw volume with 225 open calls at $40/hr base — QTS Fayette alone has 45+ positions, and Beltline Electric is paying $42.18/hr under SCMMA at Plant Yates on 5-10s.
**LU-481 Indianapolis, IN** is the earnings standout with 196 calls and multiple premium positions — Fluor's second-shift Eli Lilly gig tops out at $58.70/hr (20% over scale), and Meade Electric is running 5-12s plus Saturday at Meta for $53.80/hr.
**LU-291 Boise, ID** is the per diem king: Micron semiconductor work is paying $45.33/hr plus $20/hr incentive plus $170/day per diem on a 60/60/50 schedule — 115 open calls across four contractors on that same project.
**LU-494 Milwaukee, WI** requires a Wisconsin license but rewards it — Port Washington Data Center calls are running $62.73/hr at 50-60+ hours per week across multiple contractors, with 177 total openings.
**LU-583 El Paso, TX** has a low base scale ($29.50/hr) but Summit Line and B&D Industries are paying $55/hr with all OT at double time — requires a NM State JIW License (EE98J).
**LU-294 Hibbing, MN** is worth a look if you're per diem eligible — Hunt Electric's main call has 149 JW positions at scale plus up to $175/day, with Saturdays at 2x.
Overall, the market is exceptionally active — data center and semiconductor work are driving volume from coast to coast, with premium pay and extended schedules the norm rather than the exception right now.
