Plumber union pay in Houston, TX
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Houston, TX runs $39.98–$42.09/hr on the 2 published UA wage sheets we hold — about $82,070 a year at $41.04/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 — Houston
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 211 pay scale | $42.09 | $55.05 | 10/01/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260253 rev.1 (Building, Harris County, TX) |
| UA Local 68 pay scale | $39.98 | $51.59 | 10/01/2024 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination TX20260253, rev. 1 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — Houston
How much do union plumbers make in Houston?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Houston, TX is $39.98–$42.09/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 211 lists $42.09/hr with a $55.05/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in Houston?
UA Local 211, UA Local 68 have halls in Houston, TX. 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.