UA Local 798 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Tulsa, OK. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 798 runs its own dispatch and out-of-work list — call the hall to confirm hours, books and what to bring. Gulfstream is a private recruiter and does not control hall referral.
UA Local 798 has not published a current journeyman wage sheet we can source, so no contract rate is shown for this local. For reference only, the reporting-wide average for plumbers & pipefitters locals is $47.51/hr ($69.19 total package) — a benchmark, not this local's rate. Confirm the current rate with the hall's business office. We publish the local's own rate, package and effective date as soon as it is available.
UA Local 798 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 918-622-1900 to confirm dispatch hours, 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 798, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a unique entity within the piping trades as it holds a national charter for pipeline work. Unlike traditional building trades locals that serve a specific metropolitan radius, Local 798 provides specialized welders, journeymen, and helpers for the mainline pipeline industry across 42 states. Their members are the primary labor force for the construction and maintenance of the energy infrastructure that traverses the United States. This specialized focus requires a mobile workforce capable of meeting rigorous testing standards and working in diverse geographical environments, ranging from mountainous terrain to flat plains.
The market for Local 798 labor is driven by large-scale energy projects and the ongoing need for pipeline integrity and modernization. Because this local operates under a National Pipeline Agreement, it offers a standardized level of skill and safety that signatory contractors rely on for high-pressure transmission lines. For tradespeople, being a member of Local 798 means participating in a travel-heavy sector of the industry where the work is often seasonal and project-based. The local serves as a central hub for dispatching qualified manpower to major infrastructure projects, ensuring that pipeline owners have access to the highest-caliber welders and helpers in the country.
The Local 798 pay scale is determined by the National Pipeline Agreement rather than a single local market rate. Wages vary depending on the specific classification, such as Welder, Journeyman, or Helper, and the geographic zone where the project is located. Because these rates are subject to periodic adjustments based on the national contract, individuals seeking the exact current Local 798 wages should contact the Business Office in Tulsa or refer to the current Pipeline Industry Benefit Fund reports. Apprentices and helpers start at a percentage of the journeyman rate, with their compensation increasing as they accumulate work hours and complete specific training milestones. Total packages include significant contributions to health, pension, and training funds beyond the hourly base pay.
The jurisdiction of Local 798 is vast, covering 42 states across the United States for mainline pipeline work. This territory excludes specific areas where other UA locals have historical pipeline charters, but for the majority of the U.S. interior and coastal regions, Local 798 is the responding authority. The work covered under their agreement includes the laying, welding, and maintenance of pipelines for the transportation of oil, gas, and water. Dispatch is handled through the Tulsa headquarters, and members must be prepared to travel to job sites across state lines, often living in temporary housing or campers near the project right-of-way.
The signatory contractor landscape for Local 798 consists primarily of large-scale national and international pipeline construction firms. These companies specialize in clearing, ditching, welding, and coating for major transmission lines. Unlike local plumbing shops, these primes operate massive fleets of specialized equipment and manage projects that can span hundreds of miles. Hiring typically follows a project-based cycle where contractors scale up their workforce rapidly for a specific spread and then demobilize upon completion. Gulfstream Strategic Placements monitors this landscape to track where major project labor is being concentrated and which signatory primes are currently active.
Because Local 798 operates under a national agreement with different geographic zones, the pay scale varies by location. The most accurate way to verify current rates is to log into the member portal on the Local 798 website or contact their dispatch office directly. They maintain the most recent wage and fringe benefit schedules for every state within their 42-state jurisdiction.
No, Local 798 is a specialized pipeline local. Their jurisdiction is strictly limited to mainline pipeline work, including welding, installation, and maintenance of cross-country transmission lines. Commercial plumbing, mechanical HVAC, and stationary a mechanical contractor are typically covered by the local building trades UA unions in the specific city where the work is located.
A Helper is an entry-level or support role within the pipeline crew. Helpers assist Journeymen and Welders by handling materials, preparing pipe ends, assisting with space-o-matics, and managing equipment. It is a common entry point for those looking to eventually become pipeline welders, providing essential on-the-job experience and hours toward their apprenticeship and benefits.
Yes, pipeline welding is highly specialized. Members must typically pass tests for 'downhill' welding using specific electrodes and techniques required for high-pressure API 1104 standards. The Local 798 training facility in Tulsa provides the specific equipment and instruction necessary for members to obtain and maintain these rigorous certifications required by signatory pipeline contractors.
UA Local 798 is seated in Tulsa, Oklahoma (OK). We hold published wage sheets for 6 locals across Oklahoma — 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.
UA Local 798 is headquartered in Tulsa, OK 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 798 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 798 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 798 training center directly.
Plumbers & Pipefitters apprenticeships generally run four to five years — roughly 8,000–10,000 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 798 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 professionals are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead — we recruit for both.
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 798 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 798 hall is at Po Box 470798 Tulsa, OK 74147, serving Tulsa, OK and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 918-622-1900.
UA Local 798 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 918-622-1900 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 798 can be reached at 918-622-1900. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.