Pipefitter union pay in Chattanooga, TN
Union pipefitter journeyman base pay in Chattanooga, TN runs $36.15/hr on the 1 published UA wage sheet we hold — about $72,300 a year at $36.15/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 — Chattanooga
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 43 pay scale | $36.15 | $43.25 | 3/14/26 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Pipefitter union pay questions — Chattanooga
How much do union pipefitters make in Chattanooga?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Chattanooga, TN is $36.15/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 43 lists $36.15/hr with a $43.25/hr total package.
Which union locals cover pipefitter work in Chattanooga?
UA Local 43 has its hall in Chattanooga, TN. 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.