05/20/2026 Daily Report

**IBEW Dispatch Snapshot - Wednesday, May 20, 2026** **LU-26 Washington DC** is absolutely on fire with 273 open calls at $59.50/hr. Data centers in Manassas and Sterling are driving massive hiring with companies like Rosendin and JE Richards offering 60-hour weeks plus per diem. **LU-494 Milwaukee** has strong data center action at Port Washington with multiple contractors hiring for 50-60+ hour weeks at $50.86/hr. Book 1 sits at just 25, so good opportunities for travelers. **LU-1105 Newark OH** shows 131 calls at $42.75/hr, with some premium rates hitting $57.75/hr at Sargent Electric in Johnstown for 60-hour weeks. **LU-481 Indianapolis** offers solid work at $45.45/hr with third-shift premiums bumping rates to $54.54/hr at the Lilly projects in Lebanon. Data centers continue to dominate the market nationwide, with most offering significant overtime and premium incentives.