Plumber union pay in Seattle, WA
Union plumber journeyman base pay in Seattle, WA runs $60.72–$75.21/hr on the 2 published UA wage sheets we hold — about $135,930 a year at $67.97/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 — Seattle
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 32 pay scale | $75.21 | $109.09 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination WA20260022, rev. 1 |
| UA Local 26 pay scale | $60.72 | $94.87 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination WA20260103, rev. 2 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — Seattle
How much do union plumbers make in Seattle?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for Seattle, WA is $60.72–$75.21/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 32 lists $75.21/hr with a $109.09/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in Seattle?
UA Local 32, UA Local 26 have halls in Seattle, WA. 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.