IBEW Local 60 San Antonio Traveler Guide: $39/hr Scale, 400 Open Calls & TDLR Licensing (2026)

San Antonio has quietly become one of the busiest union electrical markets in the South. Driven by Westover Hills and Medina County hyperscale data center builds, downtown civic work around the Alamo Visitor Center, hospital expansions, and round-the-clock industrial night shifts, IBEW Local 60 in San Antonio, Texas is currently running 400 open positions across 18 active calls with only 63 wiremen on Book 1 and 4 travelers on Book 2.

Effective June 1, 2026, Local 60 raised its Inside Journeyman Wireman scale to $39.00/hr (up from $37.45/hr), backed by $5.45/hr in Health and Welfare, $1.56/hr in local pension (4%), $2.34/hr into a 401(k) retirement fund (6%), and $1.17/hr in NEBF (3%), for a total wage and benefit package of $49.52/hr before vacation allocations. Whether you are already holding a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Journeyman card or transferring along the I-35 corridor between Local 520 in Austin and Local 20 in Dallas-Fort Worth, here is the complete 2026 field breakdown for working out of IBEW Local 60.

IBEW Local 60 Wage Scale, Pension & Total Package (June 2026)

Local 60's Inside agreement took a solid step forward on June 1, 2026. Unlike several southern jurisdictions that put almost the entire retirement contribution into a single defined benefit fund, San Antonio splits retirement between a local contribution pension, an individual 401(k) annuity, and NEBF:

For a full side-by-side comparison against all 300 IBEW locals tracked on GoHereBro, see the Texas IBEW Pay Scale & Open Calls table and the National IBEW Pay Scale Hub.

What Is Calling at IBEW Local 60 Right Now (400 Open Positions)

With 400 open slots on the board and only 4 hands sitting on Book 2, qualified Journeyman Wiremen holding an active Texas TDLR license are clearing the hall on the same morning they sign in. The current board is anchored by six signatory contractors across 18 active calls:

1. Big State Electric (266 Total Positions Across 6 Calls)

Big State is staffing massive commercial and mission-critical electrical scopes across the San Antonio metro: - 93 Inside Journeyman Wiremen (Regular Day Call): Paying $39.00/hr scale. Requires an active Texas TDLR Journeyman Electrician License, current OSHA 10 card, pre-employment drug screen, background check, and standard trade certifications. - 3 Inside Journeyman Wiremen (QA/QC & Commissioning): Paying $39.00/hr scale. Requires TDLR Journeyman License, OSHA 10, prior electrical QA/QC inspection experience, and computer proficiency with digital commissioning platforms. - 1 Inside Journeyman Wireman (All-Overtime Night Shift): Running 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM and paying overtime rate for all night shift hours worked ($58.50/hr at 1.5x). Requires TDLR License, OSHA 10, drug screen, and background check. - Support & CW Calls: Big State also has 91 CW, 77 CW, and 1 CW night-shift logistics calls open on the board.

2. Alterman Electric (123 Total Positions Across 8 Calls)

San Antonio powerhouse Alterman is running heavy night-shift and day-shift crews across Bexar County: - 40 Inside Journeyman Wiremen (5x11s Night Shift): Working Monday through Friday on 5-11s (55 hours/week) on night shift at $39.00/hr scale. At 40 hours straight time plus 15 hours of time-and-a-half ($58.50/hr), a 5x11s week grosses $2,437.50/wk before night shift differentials. - 9 Inside Journeyman Wiremen (5x11s Night Shift): Same Monday through Friday 5-11s night schedule at $39.00/hr scale. - 4 Inside Journeyman Wiremen (Day Shift) and 2 Inside Journeyman Wiremen (Night Shift): Regular calls at $39.00/hr scale. - CW Crew Calls: Alterman also has 39 CW (5x11s night shift), 10 CW, 10 CW, and 9 CW (5x11s night shift) calls standing open.

3. Southland Industries: Alamo Visitor Center ($42.00/hr Over-Scale Call)

• 5 Inside Journeyman Wiremen: Working at the landmark Alamo Visitor Center & Museum project in downtown San Antonio. This call pays Scale + $3.00/hr over ($42.00/hr straight time). Contractors note that prior one-line installation experience is a strong plus.

4. Fisk Electric, DMC Dynamic Mechanical & Miller Electric

• Fisk Electric: 2 Inside Journeyman Wiremen at $39.00/hr scale (valid TDLR Journeyman License required).
• DMC Dynamic Mechanical Contracting: 2 Inside Journeyman Wiremen on a 40-hour schedule with overtime available at $39.00/hr scale (valid TDLR Journeyman License required).
• Miller Electric: 2 CW hands for the Wells Fargo interior lighting controls upgrade working 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM (approximately 4-week duration; must pass a Wells Fargo background check).

Local 60 Hall Address, Sign-In Hours & Morning Roll Call

IBEW Local 60 operates an in-person morning roll call on the northeast side of San Antonio right off Loop 1604:

• Union Hall Address: 3518 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78247
• Main Hall Phone: (210) 337-1741 | Fax: (210) 337-4740
• 24/7 Recorded Jobline: (210) 337-0009 (updated at 4:30 PM Monday through Friday)
• Official Dispatch Page: ibewlu60.org/job-line.aspx
• Morning Sign-In & Roll Call:
• 7:30 AM: Dispatch counter opens for morning sign-in.
• 8:00 AM: Live morning roll call begins.
• 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Any unfilled calls left standing after morning roll call can be picked up directly during open counter hours.
• Current Out-of-Work List Snapshot: Book 1 has 63 wiremen, Book 2 has 4 wiremen, CW has 69, and Tele/Data has 37.

Documents to Bring to the Local 60 Dispatch Window

1. Paid-up IBEW dues receipt and a travel letter / Book 2 introduction from your home local.
2. Active Texas TDLR Journeyman Electrician License (physical wallet card or verified digital status on the TDLR license lookup portal).
3. Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction card (required on all Big State and Alterman calls).
4. Two forms of I-9 identification: Unexpired U.S. Passport, or a state driver's license paired with an original Social Security card or certified birth certificate.

Texas TDLR Journeyman Electrician License Rules (Tex. Occ. Code Ch. 1305)

Unlike states such as Georgia or New York where licensing is handled at the contractor or municipal level, Texas strictly enforces statewide individual licensing under the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act (Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1305). You cannot take a Journeyman Wireman referral at Local 60, Local 520, Local 20, or Local 583 without an active TDLR Journeyman Electrician License in hand.

Path A: TDLR Reciprocity ($30 Fee, No Exam)

If you hold a current Journeyman Electrician license from one of Texas's 12 reciprocal states, you can apply for a Texas Journeyman license by reciprocity without sitting for the PSI exam, provided you passed an examination in the reciprocating state and have held that license in good standing for at least 1 year:

• Reciprocal Journeyman States (12): Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
• Master-Only Reciprocal States: Louisiana (State Contractor's Board) and North Carolina.
• Application Fee: $30.00 submitted to TDLR with a Letter of Good Standing / license verification from your issuing state board.

Path B: TDLR Journeyman Exam via PSI ($30 Application + $83 Exam)

If your home local is in a state that does not reciprocate with Texas (such as California, Illinois, Ohio, Florida, or Georgia), you must qualify by examination:

1. Document 8,000 Hours of Experience: Submit the TDLR Experience Verification Form signed by the licensed Master Electrician(s) or signatory contractors who supervised at least 8,000 hours of your on-the-job electrical training.
2. Submit the TDLR Application ($30): Once TDLR approves your hours, they issue a candidate eligibility number for PSI Exams.
3. Pass the Open-Book PSI Exam ($83): Texas administers the Journeyman Electrician exam through PSI based on the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). A score of 70% or higher passes, and PSI testing centers in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and across the country can schedule the computer-based test as soon as your eligibility clears.

For a deeper look at how Texas TDLR licensing interacts with hyperscale data center builds across the state, read our Texas Data Center Electrician Jobs & TDLR License Guide and our 50-State Electrician License Reciprocity Guide.

Comparing the Texas I-35 & Border Dispatch Corridor

Because a single Texas TDLR Journeyman card is valid in every local across the state, many Book 2 travelers work the 80-mile I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin or rotate up to Dallas-Fort Worth:

If you are brand new to hitting the road on Book 2, review our step-by-step How to Travel on IBEW Book 2 Guide and monitor live call changes on the GoHereBro Hot Spots Dashboard and Interactive Dispatch Map.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBEW Local 60 Journeyman pay scale in San Antonio for 2026?

Effective June 1, 2026, the IBEW Local 60 Inside Journeyman Wireman base wage scale in San Antonio, Texas is $39.00/hr (with downtown specialty calls like Southland Industries at the Alamo Visitor Center paying $42.00/hr, or $3.00 over scale). With $5.45/hr in Health and Welfare, $2.34/hr in 401(k) retirement (6%), $1.56/hr in local pension (4%), and $1.17/hr in NEBF (3%), the total hourly package is $49.52/hr before the $1.56/hr vacation allocation.

How many open job calls does IBEW Local 60 have right now?

IBEW Local 60 currently has 400 open positions across 18 active calls, with only 63 wiremen on Book 1 and 4 travelers on Book 2. Major calls include Big State Electric (93 JW day call, 3 JW QA/QC call, and 1 JW all-overtime night shift), Alterman Electric (49 JW on 5x11s night shifts plus 6 JW on day/night calls), Southland Industries (5 JW at the Alamo Visitor Center paying $42.00/hr), Fisk Electric (2 JW), and DMC Dynamic Mechanical (2 JW).

Do I need a Texas TDLR electrical license to take a Book 2 call at IBEW Local 60?

Yes. Texas law (Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1305) requires every Inside Journeyman Wireman to hold an active TDLR Journeyman Electrician License before accepting a referral at Local 60. Contractors verify your TDLR license number during dispatch and orientation.

Which states reciprocate with Texas TDLR for a Journeyman Electrician license?

Texas TDLR reciprocates Journeyman Electrician licenses with 12 states: Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. To qualify for the $30 reciprocity transfer without an exam, you must have passed the exam in the reciprocal state and held that license in good standing for at least one full year.

What are the sign-in hours and morning roll call times at IBEW Local 60?

Local 60 (3518 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78247) opens for in-person dispatch sign-in at 7:30 AM Monday through Friday, and live roll call starts at 8:00 AM. Unfilled calls remain available for pickup from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The 24/7 jobline at (210) 337-0009 updates every weekday at 4:30 PM.

How much can an IBEW traveler gross per week on Local 60's 5x11s night calls?

Alterman Electric currently has 49 Journeyman positions at Local 60 working Monday through Friday on 5x11s (55 hours/week) on night shift. At the $39.00/hr base scale (40 hours straight time plus 15 hours of 1.5x overtime at $58.50/hr), weekly gross pay is $2,437.50/wk before any night-shift differential, plus $272.25/wk in combined pension, 401(k), and NEBF retirement contributions.

How does IBEW Local 60 San Antonio compare to Local 520 Austin?

Local 60 in San Antonio sits 80 miles south of Local 520 in Austin along I-35. Local 60 has a slightly higher contractual base scale ($39.00/hr vs. Local 520's $38.30/hr) and far more open positions (400 slots vs. 64 slots in Austin), while Local 520 features specialized semiconductor tool-hookup calls at Samsung Taylor paying $43.30/hr on 58-hour schedules with double-time overtime ($3,290.80/wk gross). Both locals accept the same Texas TDLR Journeyman license.

Does Texas require a city electrical license in San Antonio on top of a TDLR card?

No. When the Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 3329 and Texas Occupations Code § 1305.201, it preempted municipal journeyman licensing fees and separate city journeyman exams. A valid statewide TDLR Journeyman Electrician License authorizes you to work as a W-2 journeyman employee for a licensed electrical contractor anywhere in the City of San Antonio and Bexar County.

Official Sources & Regulatory References

• IBEW Local 60 San Antonio Official Website & Job Line
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Electricians Program
• TDLR: How to Apply for a Texas Journeyman Electrician License
• Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act, Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1305
• IBEW Local 520 Austin Official Website & Dispatch