Pipefitter union pay in Pittsburgh, PA
Union pipefitter journeyman base pay in Pittsburgh, PA runs $48.65–$50.20/hr on the 2 published UA wage sheets we hold — about $98,850 a year at $49.43/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 — Pittsburgh
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 449 pay scale | $50.20 | $81.22 | 6/1/25 | UA Local 449 2025-2026 wage rate packet |
| UA Local 27 pay scale | $48.65 | $74.12 | 6/1/23 | U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon general wage determination PA20260001 (rev 6), building construction, PLUM0027-002 06/01/2023: base rate $48.65 plus printed fringes $25.47 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Pipefitter union pay questions — Pittsburgh
How much do union pipefitters make in Pittsburgh?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Pittsburgh, PA is $48.65–$50.20/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 449 lists $50.20/hr with a $81.22/hr total package.
Which union locals cover pipefitter work in Pittsburgh?
UA Local 449, UA Local 27 have halls in Pittsburgh, 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.