Journeyman pipefitters under UA Local 5 in Washington, MD earn $53.30/hr in base wages, or $77.01/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Aug 2025.
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The Local 5 pay scale for 2026 is $53.30 per hour for journeymen in Washington, MD, or about $106,600 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $77.01 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 08/01/2025.
| Local 5 journeyman hourly wage | $53.30 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $77.01 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $106,600 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45 to 50% of scale) | $23.99 to $26.65 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 08/01/2025 |
| Classification | Plumber (District of Columbia) |
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A Local 5 apprentice in Washington, MD starts at roughly $23.99 an hour, about 45% of the $53.30 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $39.97 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 5 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $23.99 / hour | $47,970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $29.32 / hour | $58,630 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $34.64 / hour | $69,290 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $39.97 / hour | $79,950 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $45.31 / hour | $90,610 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $53.30 / hour | $106,600 |
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Local 5 wages for 2025: $53.30 an hour on the journeyman scale, $77.01 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 08/01/2025. That is the most recent Washington, MD sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Roughly 31% of the UA Local 5 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.
Verified from official source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination DC20260002, rev. 3
Download the UA Local 5 pay scale (PDF), one-page printable rate sheet, effective August 1, 2025.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $23.71/hr | Derived: total package minus base wage. This is the employer's combined hourly contribution to the funds, not take-home pay. |
|---|---|---|
| What the contributions fund | Health & welfare, pension, annuity, training and industry funds | Standard 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 on | Every hour worked | Fringe contributions are made per hour worked, so they scale with dispatched hours and are paid to the funds rather than to the member. |
The rates above are the UA Local 5 scale used across the Washington, MD area. 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 Washington metro, so a pipefitters wage quoted locally is normally this scale plus the fringe package shown in the table.
Gulfstream recruits pipefitters talent for commercial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, sheet metal and building automation contractors in and around Washington. We are a private recruiting firm, we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 5 rates. For current Washington scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
UA Local 5 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall, call 301-899-7861 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 5 represents the skilled plumbing professionals serving the District of Columbia and the surrounding Maryland suburbs. As one of the oldest and most established labor organizations in the region, Local 5 maintains a rigorous standard for commercial, industrial, and residential plumbing installations. The market is defined by its high density of federal government facilities, healthcare complexes, and large-scale mixed-use developments. Members are tasked with the installation and maintenance of complex water systems, medical gas piping, and backflow prevention systems. Because of the critical infrastructure within the nation's capital, the demand for highly trained, licensed plumbers remains a constant driver for the regional labor economy.
The jurisdiction is characterized by a high volume of institutional work, requiring plumbers to navigate strict security clearances and technical specifications unique to government contracting. Local 5 provides a centralized labor pool that ensures major projects have access to qualified manpower capable of meeting local building codes and safety regulations. For the tradesperson, this means access to a stable pipeline of work supported by a collective bargaining agreement that prioritizes fair compensation, comprehensive healthcare, and a multi-tiered retirement strategy that far exceeds non-union standards.
Based on the schedule effective December 22, 2025, the Journeyman hourly rate for UA Local 5 is established at $53.30, contributing to a total package of $75.56 when including all fringe benefits. This $22.26 difference covers critical employer-paid contributions to health, pension, and training funds. Apprentices enter the program at a percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting near 40% to 50% and receiving incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete their classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. By the fifth year, senior apprentices earn significantly closer to the full rate. These scheduled increases provide a transparent career path for those entering the trade, ensuring that as technical proficiency in plumbing and pipefitting grows, so does the individual's earning capacity within the Washington metro market.
The contractor landscape for Local 5 is composed of diverse signatory entities ranging from national mechanical giants to localized plumbing specialists. These firms often work as primary subcontractors on massive public works projects or provide essential service and repair for the region's expansive commercial real estate portfolios. Hiring fluctuates based on the commencement of large-scale infrastructure and institutional projects, with many contractors maintaining a core group of long-term foremen and journeymen. The market relies heavily on the local's ability to provide a steady stream of apprentices to support these larger firms. As federal spending and urban revitalization continue in the D.C. area, these signatory contractors remain the primary employers for licensed union plumbers in the region.
While Local 5 is primarily chartered as a Plumbers local, the skills overlap significantly in the D.C. market. Plumbers focus on potable water, sewage, and gas systems in buildings, whereas pipefitters typically handle high-pressure process piping and HVAC systems. Many members are cross-trained, though the local's primary focus is maintaining the plumbing integrity of the region's vast building stock.
Yes, maintaining valid licensure is a requirement for journeyman status. The JATC provides training that aligns with the requirements for the Washington D.C. and Maryland state plumbing boards. Apprentices work under the master license of the signatory contractor while they accumulate the hours necessary to sit for their own journeyman exam at the end of their five-year term.
Certain municipal and federal projects in the District carry 'First Source' or local hiring requirements. Local 5 works with signatory contractors to ensure that members residing within the District are prioritized for these specific roles, helping contractors meet their diversity and residency quotas while ensuring members have access to work close to home.
Travelers and transferees are managed according to the United Association Constitution. A member in good standing from another local may be eligible to work in Local 5's jurisdiction if there is a manpower shortage, though permanent transfers typically require approval from the Business Manager and depend on the current local unemployment list and long-term market outlook.
UA Local 5 is seated in Washington, Maryland (MD). We hold published wage sheets for 7 locals across Maryland, 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 5 pay scale for 2026 is $53.30 per hour for journeymen in Washington, MD, or about $106,600 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $77.01 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 08/01/2025.
UA Local 5 wages for 2026: journeyman Plumbers & Pipefitters rate of $53.30 per hour in Washington, MD, with a total package of $77.01 per hour including fringe benefits, effective 08/01/2025. Apprentices are paid a graduated percentage of that rate. Confirm any increase since 08/01/2025 with the UA Local 5 business office.
The UA Local 5 wage sheet on this page lists the journeyman scale of $53.30 per hour ($77.01 per hour total package), effective 08/01/2025, plus the apprentice percentage steps. The official sheet is published by the UA Local 5 business office; figures here come from that published schedule, so confirm any increase dated after 08/01/2025 with the hall.
Local 5 apprentices earn a graduated percentage of the $53.30 per hour journeyman rate, typically starting near 40 to 50% ($23.99 to $26.65 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 5 JATC, so confirm the current apprentice sheet with the training center.
Journeyman pipefitters under the UA Local 5 agreement make $53.30 an hour in base wages, or $77.01 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 08/01/2025. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$53.30 per hour base wage and $77.01 per hour total package for a journeyman in Washington, MD, effective 08/01/2025. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $106,600 before overtime.
A Local 5 apprentice in Washington, MD starts at roughly $23.99 an hour, about 45% of the $53.30 journeyman scale, and steps up each period, reaching around $39.97 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 5 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $23.99 an hour, or roughly $47,970 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $53.30 journeyman rate effective 08/01/2025. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $34.64 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $39.97 an hour in the fourth period and $53.30 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 5 training center.
Local 5 wages for 2025: $53.30 an hour on the journeyman scale, $77.01 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 08/01/2025. That is the most recent Washington, MD sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
The current published UA Local 5 journeyman rate is $53.30 an hour ($77.01 total package), effective 08/01/2025, roughly $106,600 a year at 2,080 hours before overtime. It is the rate in force for 2025 unless the local has since ratified a new agreement.
Yes, a one-page printable UA Local 5 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ua-local-5-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $53.30 hourly scale, the $77.01 total package and the 08/01/2025 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download, no sign-up needed.
The current UA Local 5 journeyman rate is $53.30/hour, with a total package of $77.01/hour including fringe benefits, effective 08/01/2025. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $106,600 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle, confirm with the Local 5 business office before relying on the figure.
The $53.30/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $77.01/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 5 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 $53.30/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $23.99 to $26.65/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
UA Local 5 is headquartered in Washington, MD 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 08/01/2025 schedule; check with the Local 5 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 5 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
Yes, the openings section on this page lists current plumbers & pipefitters roles near Washington, MD, 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 5 business office.
The UA Local 5 hall is at 5891 Allentown Rd Camp Springs, MD 20746, serving Washington, MD and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 301-899-7861.
UA Local 5 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 301-899-7861 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 5 can be reached at 301-899-7861. 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 5's current application window and requirements, contact the hall at 301-899-7861.
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 301-899-7861.
We haven't found an official source for UA Local 5's dues or membership rules. To confirm, contact the hall at 301-899-7861.
We haven't found an official source for UA Local 5's member benefits. To confirm, contact the hall at 301-899-7861.
UA Local 5's sourced plumber (district of columbia) union rate is $53.30/hr in base wages and $77.01/hr for the total package, effective August 1, 2025. The rate applies to the listed classification and source area; apprentice, foreman and specialty classifications may differ.
$53.30/hr in base wages for plumber (district of columbia), or $77.01/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective August 1, 2025 per the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination DC20260002, rev. 3 wage determination.
August 1, 2025. Read directly from the primary source (U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination DC20260002, rev. 3) and cross-checked at build time. Highest confidence for offer benchmarking.
No, the $53.30/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $23.71/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $77.01/hr package.
No. Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a private MEP 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.
High confidence, last cross-checked against the source on Oct 5, 2026 (1 month ago). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.
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Plumber (District of Columbia) · Effective 08/01/2025 · Base wage $53.30/hr · Published package $77.01/hr
U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination DC20260002, rev. 3
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