Local 5 — which union hall are you looking for?

2 different unions charter a Local 5: UA (plumbers & pipefitters), IBEW (electricians). Each hall below shows its city, address, dispatch number and the latest published journeyman scale we have on file. Rates change each contract cycle — confirm with the hall.

• UA Local 5 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Washington, MD. hall at 5891 Allentown Rd Camp Springs, MD 20746. dispatch 301-899-7861. journeyman $53.30/hr effective 12/22/25. Open UA Local 5 jobs.
• IBEW Local 5 — Electricians, Pittsburgh, PA. journeyman $49.11/hr effective 1/25/26. Open IBEW Local 5 jobs.

Local 5 questions

How many unions have a Local 5?

We track 2: UA Local 5 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Washington, MD; IBEW Local 5 — Electricians, Pittsburgh, PA. They are separate organizations with separate halls, contracts and pay scales.

How do I know which Local 5 I want?

Go by trade and city. Plumbing and pipefitting work is UA, electrical work is IBEW, sheet metal and HVAC ductwork is SMART. Then match the city closest to the jobsite.

What does Local 5 pay?

UA Local 5 journeyman scale is $53.30/hr effective 12/22/25; IBEW Local 5 journeyman scale is $49.11/hr effective 1/25/26. Confirm current rates with the hall before relying on them.

How do I contact a Local 5 hall?

UA Local 5: 301-899-7861; IBEW Local 5: see the hall page.

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