Pipefitter union pay in Bakersfield, CA
Union pipefitter journeyman base pay in Bakersfield, CA runs $61.73/hr on the 1 published UA wage sheet we hold — about $123,460 a year at $61.73/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Pipefitter rates by local — Bakersfield
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 460 pay scale | $61.73 | $88.54 | 09/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260020, rev. 5 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Pipefitter union pay questions — Bakersfield
How much do union pipefitters make in Bakersfield?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Bakersfield, CA is $61.73/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 460 lists $61.73/hr with a $88.54/hr total package.
Which union locals cover pipefitter work in Bakersfield?
UA Local 460 has its hall in Bakersfield, CA. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
Is this the contract rate or a prevailing wage?
Each rate is labelled with its source. Some come from the local's own wage sheet; others come from a DOL Davis-Bacon determination, which is a prevailing wage and not necessarily the CBA rate. Gulfstream does not set union rates.