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UA Local 396 union pay scale 2025 — $40.55/hr plumber / pipefitter — davis-bacon public-work rate, mahoning county, oh rate in Boardman

UA Local 396 pays plumber / pipefitter — davis-bacon public-work rate, mahoning county, oh members $40.55/hr in straight-time wages, and $69.80/hr once benefit and fringe contributions are added, effective June 1, 2025 per the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision OH20260090 (Building), union rate line PLUM0396-004 wage determination. Rates change with each contract cycle — confirm the current step with the Boardman, OH hall before quoting an offer.

Current wage rates

UA Local 396 Plumber / Pipefitter — Davis-Bacon public-work rate, Mahoning County, OH — effective June 1, 2025 · source U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision OH20260090 (Building), union rate line PLUM0396-004

Base hourly wage$40.55/hrStraight-time plumber / pipefitter — davis-bacon public-work rate, mahoning county, oh rate on the current wage determination, before fringes.
Total package$69.80/hrWage plus all employer-paid benefit and fringe contributions per hour worked.
Approximate annual wage$81,100/yrDerived: base hourly × 2,000 hours. Actual earnings depend on hours dispatched, overtime and travel.
Effective dateJune 1, 2025Date this rate took effect under the agreement, as printed on the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision OH20260090 (Building), union rate line PLUM0396-004 wage determination.
ClassificationPlumber / Pipefitter — Davis-Bacon public-work rate, Mahoning County, OHRate applies to this classification only. Apprentice steps, foremen and shift work are paid on separate lines of the wage determination.

UA Local 396 membership FAQ

How do I join UA Local 396?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 396 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 330-758-4596 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact UA Local 396?

Address: 493 BEV RD BLDG 3 BOARDMAN, OH 44512. Phone: 330-758-4596.

Benefits and fringe contributions

Roughly 42% of the UA Local 396 package is employer-paid benefits and fringes rather than wages, which is why the package figure and a take-home hourly rate are not the same number.

Benefit & fringe contributions$29.25/hrDerived: total package minus base wage. This is the employer's combined hourly contribution to the funds, not take-home pay.
What the contributions fundHealth & welfare, pension, annuity, training and industry fundsStandard fund categories in mechanical and electrical agreements. The exact split between funds is set in the local's agreement — the hall or fund office publishes the schedule.
Paid onEvery hour workedFringe contributions are made per hour worked, so they scale with dispatched hours and are paid to the funds rather than to the member.

Effective date, source and confidence

Effective: June 1, 2025 · High confidence

Read directly from the primary source (U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision OH20260090 (Building), union rate line PLUM0396-004) and cross-checked at build time. Highest confidence for offer benchmarking.

Last cross-checked against the source: Oct 1, 2026.

View the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision OH20260090 (Building), union rate line PLUM0396-004 source

Confirm the current step with the hall

UA Local 396 — 493 Bev Rd Bldg 3 Boardman, OH 44512. 330-758-4596. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm — we do not run dispatch and we do not set union rates.

UA Local 396 pay questions

What are the union pay rates for UA Local 396 in Boardman?

UA Local 396's sourced plumber / pipefitter — davis-bacon public-work rate, mahoning county, oh union rate is $40.55/hr in base wages and $69.80/hr for the total package, effective June 1, 2025. The rate applies to the listed classification and source area; apprentice, foreman and specialty classifications may differ.

What is the UA Local 396 hourly pay rate?

$40.55/hr in base wages for plumber / pipefitter — davis-bacon public-work rate, mahoning county, oh, or $69.80/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective June 1, 2025 per the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision OH20260090 (Building), union rate line PLUM0396-004 wage determination.

When did the current UA Local 396 rate take effect?

June 1, 2025. Read directly from the primary source (U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision OH20260090 (Building), union rate line PLUM0396-004) and cross-checked at build time. Highest confidence for offer benchmarking.

Are benefits included in the UA Local 396 rate?

No — the $40.55/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $29.25/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $69.80/hr package.

Does Gulfstream set or negotiate UA Local 396 wages?

No. Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a private mechanical construction recruiting firm. We are not affiliated with the local, we do not run dispatch, and we do not set or negotiate union rates. We publish the local's own sourced figures as a reference for members and contractors.

How current is this UA Local 396 pay information?

High confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Oct 1, 2026 (18 days ago). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.

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