Union pipefitter journeyman base pay in Detroit, MI runs $45.34 to $45.96/hr on the 2 published UA wage sheets we hold, about $91,300 a year at $45.65/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Union pipefitter jobs in Detroit · Union rate calculator
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 636 pay scale | $45.96 | $89.86 | 05/04/2026 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination MI20260101, rev. 1 |
| UA Local 98 pay scale | $45.34 | $82.55 | 2024-06-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision MI20260101 (Building) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Detroit, MI is $45.34 to $45.96/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 636 lists $45.96/hr with a $89.86/hr total package.
UA Local 636, UA Local 98 have halls in Detroit, MI. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
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.
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