Pipefitter union pay in Los Angeles, CA
Union pipefitter journeyman base pay in Los Angeles, CA runs $57.65–$61.73/hr on the 4 published UA wage sheets we hold — about $119,380 a year at $59.69/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 — Los Angeles
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 345 pay scale | $61.73 | $90.19 | 2/22/26 | California DIR general prevailing wage determination LOS-2026-1 |
| UA Local 78 pay scale | $61.73 | $90.19 | 2026-02-22 | California DIR General Prevailing Wage Determination LOS-2026-1 |
| UA Local 761 pay scale | $58.28 | $84.54 | 5/26/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| UA Local 250 pay scale | $57.65 | $82.66 | 09/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260017, rev. 4 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Pipefitter union pay questions — Los Angeles
How much do union pipefitters make in Los Angeles?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Los Angeles, CA is $57.65–$61.73/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 345 lists $61.73/hr with a $90.19/hr total package.
Which union locals cover pipefitter work in Los Angeles?
UA Local 345, UA Local 78, UA Local 761, UA Local 250 have halls in Los Angeles, CA. 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.