IBEW Local 46 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 46's benefits. Contact the hall at (253) 395-6500 to confirm.

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 46's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at (253) 395-6500 to confirm.

How to join IBEW Local 46

Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at IBEW Local 46's rules. The common paths into a Electricians local:

1. 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.
2. Organize in as an experienced worker — Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
3. Transfer from another local — Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.

For IBEW Local 46's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (253) 395-6500 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 46 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 46 contact page

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for IBEW Local 46. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

IBEW Local 46 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Davis-Bacon Building WD WA20260108 - King County, Washington — effective 08/04/2025 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) (ELEC0046-003)

Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
ELECTRICIAN	$75.96	$33.48	$109.44

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

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IBEW Local 46 membership FAQ

How do I join IBEW Local 46?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 46 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (253) 395-6500 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact IBEW Local 46?

Address: 19802 62nd Ave S, Suite 105, Kent, WA 98032. Phone: (253) 395-6500. Website: https://ibew46.com.

Contact the hall

(253) 395-6500

19802 62nd Ave S, Suite 105, Kent, WA 98032

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