IBEW Local 481 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 481's benefits. Contact the hall at (317) 923-2596 to confirm.

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for IBEW Local 481's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at (317) 923-2596 to confirm.

How to join IBEW Local 481

Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at IBEW Local 481'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 481's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (317) 923-2596 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 481 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 481 contact page

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for IBEW Local 481. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

IBEW Local 481 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

General Decision IN20260002 - Building Construction (Marion County) — effective 2025-05-31 — source: SAM.gov Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IN20260002 (ELEC0481-005)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
Electrician (Bartholomew, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan and Shelby Counties)	$45.45	$28.19	$73.64

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

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IBEW Local 481 pay rate history

General Decision IN20260002 - Building Construction (Marion County), federal rate line ELEC0481-005. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
05/31/2021	$36.30	$24.85	IN20210002 rev. 23
05/31/2022	$38.20	$25.56	IN20220002 rev. 22
05/31/2023	$40.20	$26.31	IN20230002 rev. 25
05/31/2024	$42.15	$26.88	IN20240002 rev. 29
05/31/2025	$45.45	$28.19	IN20260002 rev. 0

IBEW Local 481 membership FAQ

How do I join IBEW Local 481?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 481 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (317) 923-2596 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact IBEW Local 481?

Address: 1828 N Meridian St #205, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Phone: (317) 923-2596. Website: https://www.ibew481.org/.

Contact the hall

(317) 923-2596

1828 N Meridian St #205, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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