IBEW Local 163 benefits, dues & how to join

Member benefits and dues as the local's own published sources state them, plus the usual paths to membership. Where no source exists, we say so.

Benefits

We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 163's benefits. Contact the hall at (570) 823-4028 to confirm.

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 163's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at (570) 823-4028 to confirm.

How to join IBEW Local 163

Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at IBEW Local 163's rules. The common paths into a Electricians local:

Apprenticeship — Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most Electricians programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview.
Organize in as an experienced worker — Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
Transfer from another local — Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.

For IBEW Local 163's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (570) 823-4028 or visit the local's official site.

How to apply for a job

Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether IBEW Local 163 uses one, how to sign it and how often to re-sign are set by the local — confirm with the hall.
Through Gulfstream — Gulfstream recruits for signatory and open-shop mechanical, electrical and controls contractors. You do not need to be a member to apply to our openings.

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How to contact the hall

Call during office hours and ask for the dispatcher or membership office.
Have your trade, years of experience and any certifications (EPA 608, OSHA 30, NATE) ready.
Ask for the current apprenticeship application window and required documents.

IBEW Local 163 contact page

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for IBEW Local 163. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

IBEW Local 163 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Electrician, Luzerne County building construction — effective 06/01/2025 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination PA20260095, rev. 3 (ELEC0163-007)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
Electrician (includes sound/communication, temperature controls and low-voltage wiring)	$45.08	$25.35	$70.43

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.

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IBEW Local 163 pay rate history

Electrician, Luzerne County building construction, federal rate line ELEC0163-007. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
06/01/2021	$37.36	$23.37	PA20220095 rev. 10
06/01/2023	$39.81	$24.52	PA20230095 rev. 9
06/01/2024	$42.51	$24.78	PA20240095 rev. 9
06/01/2025	$45.08	$25.35	PA20260095 rev. 3

IBEW Local 163 membership FAQ

How do I join IBEW Local 163?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 163 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (570) 823-4028 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact IBEW Local 163?

Address: 1269 Sans Souci Pkwy, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706. Phone: (570) 823-4028. Website: https://www.ibew163.org/.

Contact the hall

(570) 823-4028

1269 Sans Souci Pkwy, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706

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