Plumber union pay in Philadelphia, PA
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Philadelphia, PA runs $72.52 to $73.73/hr on the 2 published UA wage sheets we hold, about $146,250 a year at $73.13/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, Philadelphia
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 690 pay scale | $73.73 | $113.59 | 05/01/2026 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination PA20260003, rev. 2 |
| UA Local 420 pay scale | $72.52 | $117.10 | 05/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination PA20260003, rev. 2 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions, Philadelphia
How much do union plumbers make in Philadelphia?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Philadelphia, PA is $72.52 to $73.73/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 690 lists $73.73/hr with a $113.59/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in Philadelphia?
UA Local 690, UA Local 420 have halls in Philadelphia, PA. 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.