Plumber union pay in Oakland, CA
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Oakland, CA runs $80.50/hr on the 1 published UA wage sheet we hold, about $161,000 a year at $80.50/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, Oakland
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 342 pay scale | $80.50 | $130.95 | 07/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260018, rev. 1 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions, Oakland
How much do union plumbers make in Oakland?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Oakland, CA is $80.50/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 342 lists $80.50/hr with a $130.95/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in Oakland?
UA Local 342 has its hall in Oakland, 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.