Plumber union pay in San Diego, CA
Union plumber journeyman base pay in San Diego, CA runs $61.73/hr on the 1 published UA wage sheet we hold — about $123,460 a year at $61.73/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 — San Diego
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 230 pay scale | $61.73 | $90.19 | 8/22/25 | California DIR prevailing wage determination SDI-2025-2 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — San Diego
How much do union plumbers make in San Diego?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for San Diego, CA is $61.73/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 230 lists $61.73/hr with a $90.19/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in San Diego?
UA Local 230 has its hall in San Diego, 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.