All IBEW Local Unions — Complete Directory by State

✓ Written by a licensed IBEW journeyman electrician  · ✓ Updated June 2026 · ✓ Reviewed for NEC accuracy

The IBEW has over 700 locals across the United States. Below is a directory of major locals by state with links to apprenticeship application and aptitude test prep resources for each.

IBEW Locals by State

StateLocalCityResources
ArizonaIBEW Local 429PhoenixAptitude test
ArizonaIBEW Local 640PhoenixAptitude test
CaliforniaIBEW Local 6San FranciscoAptitude test
CaliforniaIBEW Local 11Los AngelesAptitude test
CaliforniaIBEW Local 332San JoseAptitude test
CaliforniaIBEW Local 569San DiegoAptitude test
ColoradoIBEW Local 22DenverAptitude test
District of ColumbiaIBEW Local 26WashingtonAptitude test
FloridaIBEW Local 349MiamiAptitude test
FloridaIBEW Local 683TampaAptitude test
FloridaIBEW Local 824OrlandoAptitude test
FloridaIBEW Local 915TampaAptitude test
GeorgiaIBEW Local 112AtlantaAptitude test
GeorgiaIBEW Local 613AtlantaAptitude test
IllinoisIBEW Local 134ChicagoAptitude test
MassachusettsIBEW Local 103BostonAptitude test
MichiganIBEW Local 58DetroitAptitude test
MissouriIBEW Local 1St. LouisAptitude test
MissouriIBEW Local 100Kansas CityAptitude test
NevadaIBEW Local 357Las VegasAptitude test
New JerseyIBEW Local 102PatersonAptitude test
New YorkIBEW Local 3New YorkAptitude test
OhioIBEW Local 38ClevelandAptitude test
OregonIBEW Local 48PortlandAptitude test
PennsylvaniaIBEW Local 5PittsburghAptitude test
PennsylvaniaIBEW Local 98PhiladelphiaAptitude test
Rhode IslandIBEW Local 99ProvidenceAptitude test
TennesseeIBEW Local 257NashvilleAptitude test
TexasIBEW Local 520HoustonAptitude test
TexasIBEW Local 716DallasAptitude test
WashingtonIBEW Local 46SeattleAptitude test
WashingtonIBEW Local 76TacomaAptitude test

How to Apply to Your Local

Each IBEW local has its own JATC (Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee) that handles apprenticeship applications. The general process: wait for the open enrollment window, submit your application with required documents (HS diploma, transcripts, ID), take the NJATC aptitude test, complete the interview, and get ranked on the eligibility list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many IBEW locals are there?

There are over 700 IBEW locals across the United States and Canada, organized by region and trade specialty. Major metropolitan areas typically have multiple locals covering different jurisdictions.

How do I find my local IBEW?

Visit ibew.org to search by location, or check the directory below for the major locals listed by state. Each local has its own JATC (Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee) that handles apprenticeship applications.

Are all IBEW locals the same?

No. Locals vary by trade jurisdiction (inside wireman, outside lineman, residential), geographic coverage, apprenticeship size, and application schedules. The aptitude test format is standardized; everything else is local.

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