Benefits of Membership
Join IBEW Local 48 and you’ll enjoy an excellent wage and benefit package, access to jobs from the area’s top employers, and the ability to negotiate from a position of strength over wages, benefits, workplace health and safety, job training, and other work-related issues.
Access Great Jobs
As an IBEW Local 48 member, you’ll have access to high-paying jobs from over 200 electrical contractors that provide work in our jurisdiction.
Licensed Electricians are in High Demand by Today’s Employers
The demand for licensed electricians has never been higher. That’s great news for Journey-level electricians ready to seek out new job opportunities in the Portland and Vancouver area. We invite you to check out any of the 200+ employers currently operating in our area. Research potential employers, find out who is currently hiring, and begin your next exciting career move today!
Our Employers
View a list of the 200+ employers currently operating in our area.
Jobs for Licensed Electricians
View current jobs and learn more about other opportunities for licensed electricians.
Enjoy Higher Wages
Our employers recognize the value of a skilled electrical workforce. That’s why IBEW partner employers pay some of the best wages and benefits in the industry.
View All Electrician Wage Information
View the latest electrician wage rate and package information for IBEW members.
Compare Wages and Benefits
Use our wage and benefits comparison tool to see what your total IBEW wage and benefit package would be based on your location.
Get Great Benefits
As a Local 48 member, you’ll receive benefits including full family healthcare with three carrier options, three different retirement plans, vacation pay, and access to other health and wellness resources.
Great Medical Benefits
We offer you a choice between three carriers for healthcare, with options including Providence, Kaiser, and the Harrison Trust (Cigna). You’ll have options for dental and vision plans as well.
Four Retirement Plans Plus 401(k) Option
Our diversified retirement plans are entirely employer funded with no employee match required, helping you plan for retirement and ensure you can provide for your family today and in the future.
Full Family Healthcare at No Premium to You
Our employers pay into a healthcare trust on your behalf for every hour that you work. The amount they pay funds your current healthcare, and your healthcare if you retire before Medicare eligibility begins. These contributions can also build a reserve account to help you pay your insurance if you are unemployed.
Earn Vacation Pay for Every Hour You Work
Every licensed electrician working for any of our employers will also have funds diverted from each paycheck to their “Vacation Account”. This savings account is yours to spend however you like. Don’t want to spend it on vacation? No problem. You’ll have access to the cash as soon as it deposits into your account each month.
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Learn More About Opportunities for Licensed ELectricians
Reach out to one of our organizers about your potential opportunities.