Local vitals
Journeyman Scale
$31.07/hr
Total Package
$45.71/hr
Health & Welfare
$8.75
Defined Pension
$2.69
NEBF Pension
$0.93
401(k)
$2.27
Vacation
$0.25 ADDITION
Working Dues
5.00%
Wage package last updated 6/13/25 · Wage data via unionpayscales.com
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3300 New Raleigh Highway Durham, NC 27703 PO Box 13551 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
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Updated July 28, 2026 · 4:50 PM ET
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Work Outlook
Local 553 has 5 calls for 26 hands across mostly industrial work at major manufacturing facilities like J&J, Ardagh, and Cargill.
5 open calls · 26 hands needed
6hands
Southeastern ElectricJW
3hands
White ElectricalJW
13hands
Gross ElectricJW
1hand
ESCOJW
3hands
Gross ElectricCW/CE
IBEW Local 553 out of Raleigh - durham, NC currently has 5 open job calls on the books, needing about 26 hands. Journeyman scale runs $31.07/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 553 have open calls right now?
Yes — 5 open calls needing ~26 hands as of July 28, 2026, listed above and updated daily.
What's the journeyman scale at IBEW Local 553?
Inside JW base scale is $31.07/hr, plus $8.75 health & welfare.