Journeyman pipefitters under UA Local 495 in Cambridge, OH earn $42.92/hr in base wages, or $77.97/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Jun 2026.
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The Local 495 pay scale for 2026 is $42.92 per hour for journeymen in Cambridge, OH, or about $85,840 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $77.97 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 6/26/26.
| Local 495 journeyman hourly wage | $42.92 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $77.97 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $85,840 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45 to 50% of scale) | $19.31 to $21.46 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 6/26/26 |
| Classification | Combo |
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A Local 495 apprentice in Cambridge, OH starts at roughly $19.31 an hour, about 45% of the $42.92 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $32.19 an hour by the fourth year and full scale on turning out. These are the standard percentage steps of scale, not a wage sheet Local 495 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $19.31 / hour | $38,628 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $23.61 / hour | $47,212 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $27.90 / hour | $55,796 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $32.19 / hour | $64,380 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $36.48 / hour | $72,964 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $42.92 / hour | $85,840 |
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Local 495 wages: $42.92 an hour on the journeyman scale, $77.97 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 6/26/26. That is the most recent Cambridge, OH sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
UA Local 495 has not published a current wage sheet to the public rate sources we track, so the figure above is the reporting-wide pipefitters average, not this hall's own scale. Members dispatched out of this hall work commercial mechanical and process piping, chiller and boiler work, HVAC piping and hydronics and service, retrofit and shutdown work for signatory contractors throughout the Cambridge, OH area, and local scale in the Cambridge market is normally set by the hall's current collective bargaining agreement, confirm it with the business office before quoting.
Gulfstream recruits pipefitters talent for commercial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, sheet metal and building automation contractors in and around Cambridge. We are a private recruiting firm, we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 495 rates. For current Cambridge scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
UA Local 495 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall, call 740-439-3623 to confirm dispatch procedure, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in. Contact details are imported from the UA, SMART and IBEW public directories. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm, is not affiliated with the local, and does not control hall dispatch.
United Association Local 495, headquartered in Cambridge, Ohio, serves as the primary labor organization for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters across a significant portion of southeastern and east-central Ohio. This local represents a critical workforce within the Appalachian Basin, particularly as it relates to the regional energy infrastructure and industrial manufacturing sectors. The membership provides specialized skills required for high-pressure piping, commercial plumbing systems, and precision welding, maintaining a standard of craftsmanship that supports both the public utility sector and private industrial development throughout its territory.
The market served by Local 495 is defined by its strategic location near the intersection of major interstate corridors and its proximity to natural gas processing and transmission assets. As regional development continues to focus on industrial revitalization and energy independence, the demand for UA-certified pipe trades professionals remains a constant factor for signatory contractors. Local 495 ensures that its members are equipped with the necessary certifications, such as ASME welding codes and medical gas installation standards, to meet the stringent safety and quality requirements of modern mechanical construction and maintenance projects in the Ohio Valley.
The market served by Local 495 is defined by its strategic location near the intersection of major interstate corridors and its proximity to natural gas processing and transmission assets. As regional development continues to focus on industrial revitalization and energy independence, the demand for UA-certified pipe trades professionals remains a constant factor for signatory contractors. Local 495 ensures that its members are equipped with the necessary certifications, such as ASME welding codes and medical gas installation standards, to meet the stringent safety and quality requirements of modern mechanical construction and maintenance projects in the Ohio Valley.
Under the current collective bargaining agreement effective June 26, 2026, the Journeyman hourly rate for Local 495 is established at $42.92. When factoring in the comprehensive fringe benefit package, the total hourly compensation reaches $77.97. This total package represents a significant investment in the long-term stability of the workforce, covering healthcare, retirement, and continuous training. Apprentices in Local 495 typically begin their five-year program at a set percentage of the Journeyman rate, often starting around 45% to 50% and receiving annual or semi-annual increments as they pass required competencies and complete classroom hours. By their fifth year, apprentices approach the full scale, ensuring that labor costs for signatory contractors remain predictable while incentivizing skill acquisition for the emerging workforce. These rates are subject to the specific terms of the prevailing local agreement.
The contractor landscape for Local 495 is comprised of a diverse mix of signatory mechanical primes and specialized service contractors. These firms range from large regional mechanical contractors that handle multi-million dollar industrial builds to smaller, local shops focused on commercial plumbing and facility maintenance. Many of these contractors specialize in the energy sector, providing essential maintenance for the region's compressor stations and processing plants. Hiring typically fluctuates based on major project cycles, with contractors utilizing the local's referral hall to scale their workforces up or down according to specific project demands. This flexibility allows signatory employers to bid on large-scale infrastructure work without maintaining a massive permanent bench of labor.
Members of Local 495 have access to a wide range of certifications including various ASME and AWS welding codes, medical gas installation, backflow prevention, and OSHA safety standards. These certifications are provided through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, allowing members to stay competitive in the market and ensuring signatory contractors have a highly qualified workforce for specialized industrial and healthcare projects.
Travelers from other UA locals must generally report to the Local 495 business office with a current travel card from their home local. Dispatch is handled according to the local's referral rules, which typically prioritize local members first. Contractors looking to bring in specialized foremen or key personnel from outside the jurisdiction should consult the CBA for specific language regarding 'key man' provisions.
The journeyman rate of $42.92 is the taxable hourly wage paid directly on the paycheck. The total package of $77.97 includes an additional $35.05 per hour in fringe benefits. These benefits, such as pension contributions and health insurance, are paid by the employer into trust funds on the member's behalf and are not deducted from the hourly wage.
While Local 495 primarily focuses on commercial and industrial sectors, the jurisdiction does include certain residential applications depending on the scale of the project. Most work performed under the CBA involves large-scale multi-family developments, hospitals, schools, and industrial facilities. For smaller residential service and repair, contractors may operate under different specific market recovery agreements if applicable.
UA Local 495 is seated in Cambridge, Ohio (OH). We hold published wage sheets for 34 locals across Ohio, compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle, confirm with the hall.
The Local 495 pay scale for 2026 is $42.92 per hour for journeymen in Cambridge, OH, or about $85,840 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $77.97 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 6/26/26.
UA Local 495 wages for 2026: journeyman Plumbers & Pipefitters rate of $42.92 per hour in Cambridge, OH, with a total package of $77.97 per hour including fringe benefits, effective 6/26/26. Apprentices are paid a graduated percentage of that rate. Confirm any increase since 6/26/26 with the UA Local 495 business office.
The UA Local 495 wage sheet on this page lists the journeyman scale of $42.92 per hour ($77.97 per hour total package), effective 6/26/26, plus the apprentice percentage steps. The official sheet is published by the UA Local 495 business office; figures here come from that published schedule, so confirm any increase dated after 6/26/26 with the hall.
Local 495 apprentices earn a graduated percentage of the $42.92 per hour journeyman rate, typically starting near 40 to 50% ($19.31 to $21.46 per hour) in the first period and stepping up each period to 100% at turnout. The exact percentage schedule is set by the UA Local 495 JATC, so confirm the current apprentice sheet with the training center.
Journeyman pipefitters under the UA Local 495 agreement make $42.92 an hour in base wages, or $77.97 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 6/26/26. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$42.92 per hour base wage and $77.97 per hour total package for a journeyman in Cambridge, OH, effective 6/26/26. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $85,840 before overtime.
A Local 495 apprentice in Cambridge, OH starts at roughly $19.31 an hour, about 45% of the $42.92 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $32.19 an hour by the fourth year and full scale on turning out. These are the standard percentage steps of scale, not a wage sheet Local 495 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $19.31 an hour, or roughly $38,628 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $42.92 journeyman rate effective 6/26/26. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $27.90 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $32.19 an hour in the fourth period and $42.92 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 495 training center.
Local 495 wages: $42.92 an hour on the journeyman scale, $77.97 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 6/26/26. That is the most recent Cambridge, OH sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
The current published UA Local 495 journeyman rate is $42.92 an hour ($77.97 total package), effective 6/26/26, roughly $85,840 a year at 2,080 hours before overtime. Confirm the effective agreement with the local.
Yes, a one-page printable UA Local 495 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ua-local-495-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $42.92 hourly scale, the $77.97 total package and the 6/26/26 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download, no sign-up needed.
The current UA Local 495 journeyman rate is $42.92/hour, with a total package of $77.97/hour including fringe benefits, effective 6/26/26. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $85,840 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle, confirm with the Local 495 business office before relying on the figure.
The $42.92/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $77.97/hour total package adds employer-paid fringes, health and welfare, pension, annuity, apprenticeship training, and industry funds. Contractors bid work off the total package, so that is the number that matters when comparing plumbers & pipefitters labor costs across locals.
Apprentices under the UA Local 495 agreement are paid a graduated percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting near 40 to 50% in the first period and stepping up each six-month or annual period until reaching 100% at turnout. Against the current $42.92/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $19.31 to $21.46/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
UA Local 495 is headquartered in Cambridge, OH and dispatches plumbers & pipefitters manpower throughout its chartered jurisdiction. Work performed inside that territory falls under the local's collective bargaining agreement and wage schedule, even when the contractor is based elsewhere and travels in.
Most locals require applicants to be at least 18, legally able to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math/aptitude assessment and a drug screen, and be physically able to perform plumbers & pipefitters work. Some Local 495 programs give preference to applicants inside the jurisdiction or to veterans. Eligibility rules are set by the local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), so confirm the current criteria with the hall before applying.
Apprenticeship applications go through the UA Local 495 JATC, not through a contractor or a recruiter. Applications typically open in defined intake windows each year: you submit the application with proof of age, education, and residency, sit for an aptitude test, and then interview. Ranked applicants are placed on an eligibility list and indentured as signatory contractors call for apprentices. Gulfstream Strategic Placements does not process apprenticeship applications, contact the Local 495 training center directly.
Plumbers & Pipefitters apprenticeships generally run four to five years, roughly 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training plus several hundred classroom hours per year. Apprentices earn a paycheck the entire time, stepping up through the wage periods until they turn out as journeymen at 100% of scale.
Signatory contractors hire through the local's hiring hall, so working under the UA Local 495 agreement generally means being a member or being organized in through the local's process. Journeymen from other locals can travel in by signing the out-of-work book, subject to the local's referral rules and manpower needs. Non-union plumbers & pipefitters are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead, we recruit for both.
Rates move with the collective bargaining agreement, typically on a fixed anniversary date each year of a three- to five-year contract, with negotiated increases split between the base wage and the fringe package. The figures on this page reflect the 6/26/26 schedule; check with the Local 495 business office for any increase that has taken effect since.
Wage rates vary widely by local and market. Use the Union Pay Scale Explorer to sort every UA and SMART local by hourly wage, total package, and annualized pay so you can benchmark Local 495 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
Yes, the openings section on this page lists current plumbers & pipefitters roles near Cambridge, OH, and you can apply directly through the apply form on this page. These are direct-hire positions with mechanical contractors that Gulfstream recruits for, not union dispatch or hall referrals. For the hall's out-of-work list, contact the Local 495 business office.
The UA Local 495 hall is at 11306 E Pike Rd, Cambridge, OH 43725, serving Cambridge, OH and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 740-439-3623.
UA Local 495 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 740-439-3623 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in | Gulfstream does not control hall dispatch.
UA Local 495 can be reached at 740-439-3623. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing, confirm hours with the hall.
Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview. For UA Local 495's current application window and requirements, contact the hall at 740-439-3623.
Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies. The common paths: apprenticeship through the JATC; organizing in as an experienced worker, since journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership; or transferring from another local of the same international with a transfer card from your current hall. For fees and requirements, contact the hall at 740-439-3623.
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We haven't found an official source for UA Local 495's member benefits. To confirm, contact the hall at 740-439-3623.
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