Pipefitter union pay in San Jose, CA
Union pipefitter journeyman base pay in San Jose, CA runs $79.41–$87.75/hr on the 4 published UA wage sheets we hold — about $167,160 a year at $83.58/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 — San Jose
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 355 pay scale | $87.75 | $129.84 | 8/22/25 | California DIR general prevailing wage determination SMA-2026-1 |
| UA Local 393 pay scale | $83.57 | $135.69 | 9/23/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| UA Local 342 pay scale | $80.50 | $130.95 | 07/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260018, rev. 1 |
| UA Local 467 pay scale | $79.41 | $118.16 | 5/26/24 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Pipefitter union pay questions — San Jose
How much do union pipefitters make in San Jose?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for San Jose, CA is $79.41–$87.75/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 355 lists $87.75/hr with a $129.84/hr total package.
Which union locals cover pipefitter work in San Jose?
UA Local 355, UA Local 393, UA Local 342, UA Local 467 have halls in San Jose, 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.