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 September 25, 2026 · 8:29 PM ET
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Work Outlook
Local 553 has 1 open call for 1 Inside JW at a biotech facility with Gross Electric, paying $37.44/hr plus $5 over scale.
1 open call · 1 hands needed
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Gross ElectricJW
IBEW Local 553 out of Raleigh - durham, NC currently has 1 open job call on the books, needing about 1 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 — 1 open call needing ~1 hands as of September 30, 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.
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