**Friday, May 15, 2026 | IBEW Daily Dispatch**
**LU-26 Washington, DC** leads with 317 calls at $59.50/hr — multiple data center projects offering 60-hour weeks with overtime and $125/day per diem. **LU-481 Indianapolis** has 186 calls at $45.45/hr with premium rates up to $54.55/hr for Eli Lilly and Meta projects. **LU-1105 Newark, OH** shows 178 calls at $42.75/hr, with some contractors paying up to $57.75/hr.
**LU-405 Cedar Rapids** has 136 calls at $44.48/hr with strong data center work at QTS and EWD offering shift premiums and 60-hour weeks. **LU-494 Milwaukee** reports 112 calls at $50.86/hr focused on Port Washington data centers with 50-60+ hour weeks.
Books are zero or near-zero across most hot locals — it's a strong traveler's market with plenty of overtime opportunities.