Plumber union pay in St Joseph, MO
Union plumber journeyman base pay in St Joseph, MO runs $49.45/hr on the 1 published UA wage sheet we hold — about $98,900 a year at $49.45/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 — St Joseph
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 45 pay scale | $49.45 | $76.10 | 8/1/25 | U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon general wage determination MO20260028 (rev 2), building construction, PLUM0045-004 08/01/2025: base rate $49.45 plus printed fringes $26.65 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Plumber union pay questions — St Joseph
How much do union plumbers make in St Joseph?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA sheets for St Joseph, MO is $49.45/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 45 lists $49.45/hr with a $76.10/hr total package.
Which union locals cover plumber work in St Joseph?
UA Local 45 has its hall in St Joseph, MO. 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.