Plumbers & Pipefitters · Springfield, MO · Hall rate effective November 1, 2024. How UA Local 178's published journeyman rate compares with the trade-wide average and with other UA locals in MO whose own sheets we have sourced. All figures are hourly.
| Base hourly wage | $39.35/hr | Straight-time pipefitter rate on the current wage determination, before fringes. |
|---|---|---|
| Total package | $55.07/hr | Wage plus all employer-paid benefit and fringe contributions per hour worked. |
| Effective date | November 1, 2024 | Date this rate took effect under the agreement, as printed on the DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination MO20260075 wage determination. |
| Base rate | −$8.16 (−17.2%) | Hall $39.35 vs. average $47.51 |
|---|---|---|
| Total package | −$14.12 (−20.4%) | Hall $55.07 vs. average $69.19 |
Average: UA journeyman, trade-wide average of all reporting locals, unionpayscales.com, as of 10/01/2025. This average is not a rate for any local.
| Base rate vs. MO median (3 locals) | −$11.31 (−22.3%) | Hall $39.35 vs. median $50.66 |
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Hall rate source: DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination MO20260075-https://sam.gov/wage-determination/MO20260075/1#local-178
Moderate confidence. The negotiated rate on this primary source (DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination MO20260075) is dated more than 18 months back, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.
Last cross-checked against the source on Oct 5, 2026.
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