Plumber union pay in Boston, MA
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Boston, MA runs $66.53–$69.84/hr on the 2 published UA wage sheets we hold — about $136,370 a year at $68.19/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Plumber rates by local — Boston
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 12 pay scale | $69.84 | $106.27 | 3/2/25 | U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon general wage determination MA20260001 (rev 1), building construction, PLUM0012-005 03/02/2025: base rate $69.84 plus printed fringes $36.43 |
| UA Local 537 pay scale | $66.53 | — | 5/10/25 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — Boston
How much do union plumbers make in Boston?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Boston, MA is $66.53–$69.84/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 12 lists $69.84/hr with a $106.27/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in Boston?
UA Local 12, UA Local 537 have halls in Boston, MA. 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.