Plumber union pay in Charleston, SC
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Charleston, SC runs $36.00/hr on the 1 published UA wage sheet we hold — about $72,000 a year at $36.00/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 — Charleston
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 421 pay scale | $36.00 | $50.19 | 2024-07-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination SC20260023 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — Charleston
How much do union plumbers make in Charleston?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Charleston, SC is $36.00/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 421 lists $36.00/hr with a $50.19/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in Charleston?
UA Local 421 has its hall in Charleston, SC. 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.