#1Santa Teresa, NM · Vertical / MEP
Pay$65-$70/hr
Per diem$140-$190/day
Schedule6x12s (72 hrs/wk)
Top pay on the board. About 2,100 workers were on site at the end of June.
Stay in Sunland Park about 15 min · West El Paso about 20 min · Las Cruces about 40 min
Left after a room $27 to $77/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113/night in Doña Ana County). Weekly extended-stay rates often run lower, so you may keep more.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Licensed Journeyman ElectricianField Talent✓ Complete posting | $68-$70 | $190 | 6x12s, ~6 months | Oct 30 |
| Per diem terms Not stated - ask how many days it's paidDay one New Mexico journeyman license (or a reciprocating state) |
| Licensed Journeyman Electrician - Data CenterAria Electrical Staffing | $65 | $150 | Not stated | Oct 24 |
| Per diem terms Not stated - ask how many days it's paidDay one New Mexico journeyman license (or a reciprocating state) |
- Owner / developer
- STACK Infrastructure / Oracle
- End user
- Oracle and OpenAI (Stargate)
- General contractor
- Clayco
- How long
- Postings quote about 6 months per stint on a multi-year campus.
Watch out You need a New Mexico journeyman license before day one (Texas and several other states reciprocate). A permit fight at the NM Supreme Court is the main risk. Most postings don't include housing.
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Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
Project sources: Searchlight New Mexico, Aug 31 2026
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#2Cedar Rapids, IA · Commissioning
Pay$60-$65/hr
Per diem$150-$178/day
Schedule68 hrs/wk
Strongest per diem in the Midwest, paid 7 days. Work now includes first-time energization and Level 3-5 commissioning support.
Stay in Fairfax about 5 min · Cedar Rapids about 15 min · Marion about 25 min · Iowa City about 30 min
Left after a room $37 to $65/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113/night in Linn County). Weekly extended-stay rates often run lower, so you may keep more.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
- Owner / developer
- Google and QTS (two campuses)
- End user
- Google; QTS tenant not disclosed
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- One posting quotes 2 years. QTS phase two runs about a year behind phase one.
Watch out Iowa license or reciprocity (MN, NE, ND, SD, TX, WI and others). Helix Electric announced 400 hires for the area.
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Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
Project sources: The GazetteCorridor Business Journal
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#3Holly Ridge, LA · Vertical / MEP
Pay$37-$43/hr
Per diem$100-$170/day
Schedule56 hrs/wk plus Saturdays
Up to 5 GW and a build that runs to 2030. It's the safest bet for steady work, and apprentice roles are open.
Stay in Rayville about 15 min · Delhi about 15 min · Monroe about 35 min · West Monroe about 40 min
Left after a room -$13 to $57/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113/night in Richland Parish). Tight at the low end. Share a room or look for weekly rates.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Data Center Electrician (Apprentice)Kidwell | $43.18 | $140-$170 | 56 hrs/wk | Nov 4 |
| Per diem terms Not stated - ask how many days it's paidDay one Nothing listed - ask about tests and drug screens⚠ Numbers disagree: Lists $140/day in the header and $170/day in the body. Get it in writing. |
| Electrician Journeyman (Rayville)The Industrial Company | $37 | $100 ($700/wk) | 2 years | Nov 4 |
| Per diem terms $700 a weekDay one Nothing listed - ask about tests and drug screens |
- Owner / developer
- Meta
- End user
- Meta
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- Construction runs through 2030. Longest runway on the board.
Watch out Base pay is lower than New Mexico or Iowa. Housing is tight in Rayville and Delhi, so most crews drive in from Monroe.
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- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
Project sources: Wikipedia: Hyperion Data Center
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#4Abilene, TX · Site / Civil
Pay$33/hr
Per diem$125/day
Schedule6x10s days or 5x12s nights
Good entry point: TDLR registration only, no journeyman card needed.
Stay in Abilene about 15 min · Tye about 15 min · Clyde about 25 min
Left after a room $12/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113/night in Taylor County). Tight at the low end. Share a room or look for weekly rates.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Electrical Workers - Ground-up Data CenterFinish Line Staffing✓ Complete posting | $33 | $125 | 6x10s / 5x12s, 6+ months | Nov 4 |
| Per diem terms Not stated - ask how many days it's paidDay one TDLR registration · Hands-on conduit and cable tray test. The posting says workers who fail are sent home |
- Owner / developer
- Crusoe (Stargate campus); new posting doesn't name the customer
- End user
- Oracle and OpenAI (Stargate campus)
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- Posting quotes 6+ months on a ground-up data center.
Watch out Expect a hands-on conduit and cable tray test on day one. The posting says workers who fail are sent home.
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Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
Project sources: W.Media on Crusoe Abilene
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#5New Albany, OH · Vertical / MEP
Pay$33-$37/hr
Per diem$125/day
ScheduleNot stated
Per diem is $875 a week, paid 7 days, in a mature market with lots of follow-on work.
Stay in New Albany about 5 min · Johnstown about 15 min · Gahanna about 15 min · NE Columbus about 20 min
Left after a room -$13 to $12/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113-$138/night: Licking County or Franklin County). Tight at the low end. Share a room or look for weekly rates.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Electrician - Mission CriticalISC Constructors | $33-$37 | $125 ($875/wk) | Not stated | Oct 8 |
| Per diem terms $875 a week, paid 7 daysDay one NCCER skill assessment · Pay tiered by credential |
- Owner / developer
- Multiple hyperscalers; posting doesn't name the customer
- End user
- Not named
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- A steady stream of projects in the corridor. Posting gives no end date.
Watch out Pay is tiered by credential ($33-$37). You'll need to pass the NCCER skill assessment.
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Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#6Harwood, ND · Vertical / MEP
Pay$65/hr
Per diem$150/day
ScheduleFirst shift
Iowa-level pay just outside Fargo, with per diem for anyone living 60+ miles away.
Stay in Fargo about 20 min · West Fargo about 25 min · Moorhead MN about 25 min
Left after a room $37/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113/night in Cass County). Tight at the low end. Share a room or look for weekly rates.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Licensed Electrician - Data CenterTradesmen International | $65 | $150 (60+ mi) | First shift | Oct 13 |
| Per diem terms Only if you live 60+ miles from the siteDay one North Dakota license or a reciprocating state |
- Owner / developer
- Applied Digital
- End user
- Oracle (leased)
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- A 280 MW campus funded by a $2.15B bond in March 2026.
Watch out North Dakota journeyman license or a reciprocating state. North Dakota winter is a real factor.
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Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
Project sources: Valley News Live, Mar 10 2026
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#7Omaha, NE · Vertical / MEP
Pay$43.18/hr
Per diem$140/day
Schedule56 hrs/wk plus Saturdays
Per diem paid 7 days, with a full benefits package. Apprentices and journeymen both hired.
Stay in Omaha, Papillion, Council Bluffs IA (the posting doesn't name the exact site, so check the commute)
Left after a room $12/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($128/night in Douglas County). Tight at the low end. Share a room or look for weekly rates.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Data Center Electrician - NebraskaKidwell | $43.18 | $140 (7 days) | 56 hrs/wk | Nov 4 |
| Per diem terms Paid 7 daysDay one Nebraska license or an applicable state |
- Owner / developer
- Posting doesn't name the customer
- End user
- Not named
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- Kidwell is building a regional team for Midwest and Southeast data center work.
Watch out Nebraska journeyman license or an applicable state. Expect Saturdays and some Sundays.
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Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#8Canton, MS · Vertical / MEP
Pay$30-$37/hr
Per diem$125/day
ScheduleNot stated
A $10B AWS build with years of work, and a posting from Nov 7.
Stay in Canton about 10 min · Madison about 20 min · Ridgeland about 25 min · Jackson about 30 min
Left after a room $12/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113/night in Madison County). Tight at the low end. Share a room or look for weekly rates.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Electrician - Mission CriticalISC Constructors | $30-$37 | $125 ($875/wk) | Not stated | Nov 7 |
| Per diem terms $875 a weekDay one NCCER skill assessment · Pay tiered by credential |
- Owner / developer
- Amazon Web Services
- End user
- Amazon Web Services
- General contractor
- Yates, Gray and Haskell (2024 report)
- How long
- Two campuses (Canton and Ridgeland), about 16 buildings at Canton, built through mid-2027.
Watch out Pay is tiered by credential ($30-$37). NCCER skill assessment required.
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Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
Project sources: Construction Equipment Guide
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#9Conesville, OH · Vertical / MEP
Pay$34-$38/hr
Per diem$125/day
ScheduleNot stated
$875/wk per diem paid 7 days, on a newer campus with less competition for crews than Columbus.
Stay in Coshocton about 15 min · Zanesville about 30 min · Newark about 45 min
Left after a room $12/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113/night in Coshocton County). Tight at the low end. Share a room or look for weekly rates.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Electrician - Mission CriticalISC Constructors | $34-$38 | $125 ($875/wk) | Not stated | Oct 8 |
| Per diem terms $875 a week, paid 7 daysDay one NCCER skill assessment · Pay tiered by credential |
- Owner / developer
- Aligned Data Centers
- End user
- Not disclosed
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- A 197-acre phased campus next to the retired AEP Conesville power plant.
Watch out It's a rural site, so line up housing early. NCCER skill assessment required.
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Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
Project sources: MarketScale, Sep 2026
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#10Rock Hill, SC · Vertical / MEP
Pay$36/hr
Per diem$120/day
ScheduleAbout 58 hrs/wk
25 openings with a Nov 9 start, next to an $8B, 9-building QTS campus.
Stay in Rock Hill about 15 min · Fort Mill about 20 min · south Charlotte about 35 min
Left after a room $7/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($113/night in York County). Tight at the low end. Share a room or look for weekly rates.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Data Center ElectriciansGPT Renewables✓ Complete posting | $36 | $120 | ~58 hrs/wk, ~6 months | Nov 4 |
| Per diem terms Per full day workedDay one Written and hands-on test before you mobilize |
- Owner / developer
- QTS (the posting doesn't name the customer)
- End user
- Not disclosed
- General contractor
- Gilbane (QTS campus)
- How long
- Posting quotes about 6 months. QTS phase two breaks ground in early 2027.
Watch out Written and hands-on test before you mobilize.
Ask before you sign
Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
Project sources: CommercialSearch, Jul 1 2026
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#11Laurel, MD · Vertical / MEP
Pay$35/hr
Per diem$125/day
Schedule56 hrs/wk
A year of steady work between Baltimore and DC.
Stay in Laurel, Columbia, Beltsville (the posting doesn't name the exact site, so check the commute)
Left after a room -$78/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($203/night in Prince George's County). Per diem won't cover a room at the federal rate here. Budget for it.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Traveling Journeyman Electricians - Data CenterCCS Construction Staffing✓ Complete posting | $35 | $125 | 56 hrs/wk, 1 year | Oct 15 |
| Per diem terms Not stated - ask how many days it's paidDay one 5+ years experience · OSHA 10 · U.S. citizenship (Laurel) |
- Owner / developer
- Posting doesn't name the customer
- End user
- Not named
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- Posting quotes 1 year.
Watch out U.S. citizenship is required at this site. 5+ years experience and OSHA 10.
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Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
#12Sterling, VA · Vertical / MEP
Pay$30/hr
Per diem$100/day
Schedule56 hrs/wk
Endless follow-on work in Northern Virginia.
Stay in Sterling, Herndon, Leesburg (the posting doesn't name the exact site, so check the commute)
Left after a room -$21/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($121/night in Loudoun County). Per diem won't cover a room at the federal rate here. Budget for it.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|
| Traveling Journeyman Electricians - Data CenterCCS Construction Staffing✓ Complete posting | $30 | $100 | 56 hrs/wk, 1 year | Oct 15 |
| Per diem terms Not stated - ask how many days it's paidDay one 5+ years experience · OSHA 10 · U.S. citizenship (Laurel) |
- Owner / developer
- Posting doesn't name the customer
- End user
- Not named
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- Posting quotes 1 year, in the largest data center market in the world.
Watch out The lowest base pay on the board, and housing is expensive. Budget before you go.
Ask before you sign
Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026
