Plumber union pay in South Bend, IN
Union plumber journeyman base pay in South Bend, IN runs $47.68/hr on the 1 published UA wage sheet we hold — about $95,360 a year at $47.68/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 — South Bend
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 172 pay scale | $47.68 | $70.21 | 6/11/26 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — South Bend
How much do union plumbers make in South Bend?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for South Bend, IN is $47.68/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 172 lists $47.68/hr with a $70.21/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in South Bend?
UA Local 172 has its hall in South Bend, IN. 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.