Local vitals
Journeyman Scale
$52.51/hr
Total Package
$80.03/hr
Health & Welfare
$10.60
Defined Pension
$6.99
Contribution Pension
$3.10
NEBF Pension
$1.58
Vacation
$5.25
Working Dues
2.50%
Wage package last updated 5/26/26 · Wage data via unionpayscales.com
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Updated August 17, 2026 · 9:02 PM ET
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Work Outlook
Local 494 has 36 calls for 185 hands dominated by data center work in Port Washington and Milwaukee, with significant industrial and service truck opportunities.
36 open calls · 185 hands needed
4hands
Uihlein ElectricJW
6hands
Wil-SurgeJW
9hands
Staff ElectricJW
7hands
Tri-City ElectricJW
1hand
Van Ert ElectricJW
1hand
AirFlow 360JW
1hand
Hurt ElectricJW
5hands
LembergJW
4hands
Roman ElectricJW
1hand
Nelco ElectricCW/CE
1hand
AllconCW/CE
5hands
Wil-Surge ElectricCW/CE
5hands
Uihlein ElectricJW
2hands
Lee MechanicalJW
1hand
Preferred Electrical ContractorsJW
2hands
Pro ElectricJW
21hands
Pieper ElectricJW
3hands
Uihlein ElectricJW
15hands
Gurtz ElectricJW
7hands
Staff ElectricJW
30hands
Cupertino ElectricJW
5hands
Wil-Surge ElectricJW
1hand
Lee MechanicalTelecom/VDV
5hands
Pieper ElectricJW
2hands
Konz ElectricJW
13hands
MJ ElectricJW
5hands
B&B Electrical ContractorsJW
1hand
Trawicki ElectricJW
1hand
Roman ElectricJW
1hand
Roman ElectricResidential
2hands
AllconJW
2hands
Pace ElectricJW
5hands
Westphal ElectricJW
8hands
Westphal ElectricJW
1hand
Altmeyer ElectricJW
2hands
Electrical Energy Experts, IncJW
IBEW Local 494 out of Milwaukee, WI currently has 36 open job calls on the books, needing about 185 hands. Journeyman scale runs $52.51/hr. Calls below are pulled live from the local's dispatch — sign the appropriate book and call the hall to confirm before you roll.
Does IBEW Local 494 have open calls right now?
Yes — 36 open calls needing ~185 hands as of August 17, 2026, listed above and updated daily.
What's the journeyman scale at IBEW Local 494?
Inside JW base scale is $52.51/hr, plus $10.60 health & welfare.
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