Pipefitter prevailing wage rates in California
Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 12 active determinations, 2026
- Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for California publish 33 pipefitter classification rates, across 12 determinations covering 50 counties.
- Those published base rates run from $30.85 to $87.75 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
- Construction types covered: Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential.
- Last determination revision affecting pipefitter rates in California: .
The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.
This page collects every classification in California's active federal determinations that is a form of pipefitter work (process, mechanical and steam piping (including steamfitters)) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.
Published rates by determination
CA20260001 rev 3 · Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential · San Diego
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (RESIDENTIAL) | $48.83 | 22.73 | PLUM0016-011 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260001 on SAM.gov.
CA20260002 rev 4 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Imperial
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (ALL OTHER WORK EXCEPT WORK ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE AND W | $61.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (SEELEY NAVAL AIR STATION) | $72.23 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND REMODEL WORK) | $44.29 | 24.16 | PLUM0016-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: WORK ONLY ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANTS, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE | $59.85 | 25.83 | PLUM0016-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260002 on SAM.gov.
CA20260007 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn and 18 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: LIGHT COMMERCIAL (DEFINITION OF LIGHT COMMERCIAL: WORK SHALL INCLUDE STRIP SHOPPING CENTERS, OFFICE BUILDINGS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES WHICH TH | $30.85 | 20.40 | PLUM0343-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (EL DORADO COUNTY (LAKE TAHOE AREA ONLY); NEVADA COUNTY (LAKE TAHOE AREA ONLY); AND PLACER COUNTY (LAKE TAHOE AREA ONLY)) | $52.14 | 18.71 | PLUM0350-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: JOURNEYMAN (AMADOR (NORTH OF SAN JOAQUIN RIVER), EL DORADO (EXCLUDING LAKE TAHOE AREA), NEVADA (EXCLUDING LAKE TAHOE AREA); PLACER (EXCLUDING LAKE TAHOE AREA), | $67.37 | 30.00 | PLUM0447-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: LIGHT COMMERCIAL WORK (AMADOR (NORTH OF SAN JOAQUIN RIVER), EL DORADO (EXCLUDING LAKE TAHOE AREA), NEVADA (EXCLUDING LAKE TAHOE AREA); PLACER (EXCLUDING LAKE TA | $55.58 | 24.02 | PLUM0447-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260007 on SAM.gov.
CA20260012 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · San Luis Obispo
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE) | $59.85 | 25.83 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (ALL OTHER WORK EXCEPT WORK ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE AND W | $61.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND REMODEL WORK) | $44.29 | 24.16 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260012 on SAM.gov.
CA20260014 rev 6 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Santa Barbara
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANTS, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE) | $59.85 | 25.83 | PLUM0016-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER VANDENBURG AIR FORCE BASE | $66.23 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (ALL OTHER WORK EXCEPT WORK ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE AND W | $61.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND REMODEL WORK) | $44.29 | 24.16 | PLUM0016-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260014 on SAM.gov.
CA20260015 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Ventura
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE) | $59.85 | 25.83 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (ALL OTHER WORK EXCEPT WORK ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE AND W | $61.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND REMODEL WORK) | $44.29 | 24.16 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260015 on SAM.gov.
CA20260017 rev 4 · Residential · Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo and 2 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (RESIDENTIAL) | $48.83 | 22.73 | PLUM0016-011 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260017 on SAM.gov.
CA20260018 rev 7 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Alameda, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Madera and 11 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIPEFITTER (CONTRA COSTA COUNTY) | $80.50 | 50.45 | PLUM0342-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (SAN BENITO AND SANTA CLARA COUNTIES) | $68.76 | 46.63 | PLUM0393-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER (SAN MATEO COUNTY) | $87.75 | 41.44 | PLUM0467-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260018 on SAM.gov.
CA20260019 rev 6 · Residential · Alameda, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Marin, Monterey, Napa and 12 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER (SAN MATEO COUNTY) | $87.75 | 41.44 | PLUM0467-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260019 on SAM.gov.
CA20260022 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Los Angeles
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE) | $59.85 | 25.83 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (ALL OTHER WORK EXCEPT WORK ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE AND W | $61.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND REMODEL WORK) | $44.29 | 24.16 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260022 on SAM.gov.
CA20260024 rev 4 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Orange
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE) | $59.85 | 25.83 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (ALL OTHER WORK EXCEPT WORK ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE AND W | $61.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND REMODEL WORK) | $44.29 | 24.16 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260024 on SAM.gov.
CA20260025 rev 4 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Riverside
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE) | $59.85 | 25.83 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (ALL OTHER WORK EXCEPT WORK ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF BARS, RESTAURANT, STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE AND W | $61.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND REMODEL WORK) | $44.29 | 24.16 | PLUM0016-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260025 on SAM.gov.
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