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Commercial plumbing FAQ — New York

Licensing, union rules and pay references for commercial plumbing in New York, NY.

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What license do I need to work as a commercial plumber in New York?

Plumbing credentials in NY are generally handled by the city or county rather than one statewide plumbing license. Confirm current requirements with the local building or licensing department for the work location. Each posting states its own credential requirements.

Do I need medical gas or backflow certification?

Only when the assignment includes that scope. Medical gas and backflow testing credentials are jurisdiction- and assignment-specific; the posting or your recruiter will confirm whether they apply.

How do union rules work for plumbers in New York?

Membership, apprenticeship, dues and referral rules are set by each local and its agreements, not by Gulfstream. Contact the hall directly for current rules. Gulfstream recruits for both union and merit-shop contractors and is independent of every union; our recruiting is separate from hall dispatch.

  • SMART Local 28
  • SMART Local 137
  • UA Local 1
  • UA Local 200
  • UA Local 638

What do union plumbers and pipefitters earn in New York?

Held official base-rate records range $36.05–$73.00/hr before fringes. SMART Local 28, Sheet metal worker: $57.08/hr effective 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027. SMART Local 137, Journeyman: $60.00/hr effective 08/01/2024. UA Local 1, PLUMBER: $73.00/hr effective 07/01/2025. UA Local 200, PLUMBER (RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION): $36.05/hr effective 05/01/2025. UA Local 638, PLUMBER: SERVICE FITTERS (SERVICE FITTER WORK SHALL CONSIST OF ALL REPAIR, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WORK ON DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRI: $47.85/hr effective 01/01/2026. Held source rates before fringes, not Gulfstream job offers or a single HVAC pay scale. Classifications and effective dates differ. Confirm current rates and project jurisdiction with the hall. Gulfstream is independent of these unions; listings do not establish contractor affiliation.

  • SMART Local 28 pay rate
  • SMART Local 137 pay rate
  • UA Local 1 pay rate
  • UA Local 200 pay rate
  • UA Local 638 pay rate

How do I apply for plumbing jobs in New York?

Apply to a current posting or send your resume from the New York plumbing careers page. A general application does not imply a matching opening.

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