Plumber union pay in Memphis, TN
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Memphis, TN runs $38.82–$41.46/hr on the 2 published UA wage sheets we hold — about $80,280 a year at $40.14/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 — Memphis
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 614 pay scale | $41.46 | $50.46 | 5/8/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| UA Local 17 pay scale | $38.82 | $51.62 | 7/26/26 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — Memphis
How much do union plumbers make in Memphis?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Memphis, TN is $38.82–$41.46/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 614 lists $41.46/hr with a $50.46/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in Memphis?
UA Local 614, UA Local 17 have halls in Memphis, 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.