Local vitals
Journeyman Scale
$55.80/hr
Total Package
$88.11/hr
Health & Welfare
$11.99
Defined Pension
$9.15
Contribution Pension
$9.50
NEBF Pension
$1.67
Vacation
5% DEDUCT
Working Dues
2.50%
Wage package last updated 6/11/26 · Wage data via unionpayscales.com
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7200 Mississippi Street Suite 200 Merrillville, IN 46410
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Updated July 28, 2026 · 4:52 PM ET
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Work Outlook
Four calls seeking 17 hands across industrial and specialty facilities with rates from $59.50–$73.32/hr, mostly night shift and overtime-heavy positions.
4 open calls · 17 hands needed
2hands
INTREN, LLCJW
7hands
M.J. ELECTRIC LLCJW
6hands
MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY INC.JW
2hands
TURNER INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCEJW
IBEW Local 697 out of Gary, IN currently has 4 open job calls on the books, needing about 17 hands. Journeyman scale runs $55.80/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 697 have open calls right now?
Yes — 4 open calls needing ~17 hands as of July 28, 2026, listed above and updated daily.
What's the journeyman scale at IBEW Local 697?
Inside JW base scale is $55.80/hr, plus $11.99 health & welfare.