Plumber union pay in Des Moines, IA
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Des Moines, IA runs $45.20/hr on the 1 published UA wage sheet we hold — about $90,400 a year at $45.20/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 — Des Moines
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 33 pay scale | $45.20 | $68.45 | 2025-06-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — Des Moines
How much do union plumbers make in Des Moines?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Des Moines, IA is $45.20/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 33 lists $45.20/hr with a $68.45/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in Des Moines?
UA Local 33 has its hall in Des Moines, IA. 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.