Plumber prevailing wage rates in California
Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 28 active determinations, 2026
- Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for California publish 72 plumber classification rates, across 28 determinations covering 58 counties.
- Those published base rates run from $8.25 to $91.00 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 plumber 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 plumber work (potable water, waste and gas piping) 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, STEAMFITTER: WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND REMODEL WORK | $44.29 | 24.16 | PLUM0016-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER : 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 FL | $61.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER: WORK ONLY ON NEW ADDITIONS AND REMODELING OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, BARS, RESTAURANTS, AND STORES NOT TO EXCEED 5,000 SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE | $59.85 | 25.83 | PLUM0016-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER: CAMP PENDLETON; VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE | $66.23 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 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 (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260002 on SAM.gov.
CA20260004 rev 4 · Heavy, Highway · Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: ALL OTHER WORK - NEW CONSTRUCTION RATE (LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTIES) | $91.00 | 49.40 | PLUM0038-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: WORK ON WOODEN FRAME STRUCTURES 5 SOTIRES OR LESS EXCLUDING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS AND COMMERCIAL WORK SUCH AS HOSPITALS, PRISONS, HOTELS, SCHOOLS, CASINOS, WASTEWATER TREATM | $69.70 | 46.38 | PLUM0038-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260004 on SAM.gov.
CA20260005 rev 2 · Building · Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (LAKE & MENDOCINO COUNTIES) | $29.84 | 12.53 | SUCA1986-001 DOL wage survey rate |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (DEL NORTE & HUMBOLDT COUNTIES) | $16.47 | 9.45 | SUCA1986-001 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260005 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, STEAMFITTER, REFRIGERATION FITTER (ALL OTHER WORK - NEW CONSTRUCTION RATE) (MARIN AND SONOMA COUNTIES) | $91.00 | 49.40 | PLUM0038-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, STEAMFITTER, REFRIGERATION FITTER (WORK ON WODDEN FRAM STRUCTURES 5 STORIES OR LESS EXCLUDING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS AND COMMERCIAL WORK SUCH AS HOSPITALS, PRISONS, HOTELS, S | $69.70 | 46.38 | PLUM0038-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (BUTTE, COLUSA, GLENN, LASSEN, MODOC, PLUMAS, SHASTA, SIERRA, SISKIYOU, SUTTER, TEHAMA, TRINITY & YUBA COUNTIES) | $52.75 | 41.39 | PLUM0228-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (AMADOR (SOUTH OF SAN JOAQUIN RIVER) AND ALPINE COUNTIES) | $58.45 | 38.74 | PLUM0442-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260007 on SAM.gov.
CA20260008 rev 1 · Residential · Butte
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | $14.00 | 5.14 | SUCA1988-001 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260008 on SAM.gov.
CA20260009 rev 1 · Residential · Fresno, Kern, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and 1 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK KERN COUNTY | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER KERN COUNTY | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: ALL OTHER WORK KERN COUNTY | $48.83 | 22.73 | PLUM0460-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260009 on SAM.gov.
CA20260011 rev 1 · Residential · Kings
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $8.25 | 0.00 | SUCA1982-003 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260011 on SAM.gov.
CA20260012 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · San Luis Obispo
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260012 on SAM.gov.
CA20260013 rev 1 · Residential · Shasta
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $10.00 | 0.00 | SUCA1986-005 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260013 on SAM.gov.
CA20260014 rev 6 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Santa Barbara
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 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 (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260015 on SAM.gov.
CA20260016 rev 4 · Building · Tulare
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER | $54.50 | 42.54 | PLUM0246-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260016 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 (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (PLUMBER, STEAMFITTER, REFRIGERATION FITTER) (SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY) | $85.50 | 48.98 | PLUM0038-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER (MONTEREY AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES) | $57.75 | 43.60 | PLUM0062-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER: (1) REFRIGERATION (CONTRA COSTA COUNTY) | $67.68 | 49.04 | PLUM0159-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER: (2) ALL OTHER WORK (CONTRA COSTA COUNTY) | $68.57 | 49.04 | PLUM0159-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER (FRESNO, KINGS & MADERA COUNTIES) | $54.50 | 42.54 | PLUM0246-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: PIPE TRADESMAN. (PIPE TRADESMAN SCOPE OF WORK: INSTALLATION OF CORRUGATED METAL PIPING FOR DRAINAGE, AS WELL AS INSTALLATION OF CORRUGATED METAL PIPING FOR CULVERTS IN CON | $13.00 | 10.74 | PLUM0246-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (ALAMEDA COUNTY) | $80.50 | 50.45 | PLUM0342-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER (CALAVERAS, MARIPOSA, MERCED, SAN JOAQUIN, STANISLAUS & TUOLUMNE COUNTIES) | $58.45 | 38.74 | PLUM0442-001 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, STEAMFITTER, REFRIGERATION FITTER: (1) Wood Frame Construction in San Francisco, and all work in Marin & Sonoma Counties (MARIN, SAN FRANCISCO & SONOMA COUNTIES) | $82.00 | 48.18 | PLUM0038-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, STEAMFITTER, REFRIGERATION FITTER: (2) NEW CONSTRUCTION IN SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY (MARIN, SAN FRANCISCO & SONOMA COUNTIES) | $91.00 | 49.49 | PLUM0038-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER (MONTEREY AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES) | $57.75 | 43.60 | PLUM0062-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (CONTRA COSTA COUNTY) | $43.72 | 20.29 | PLUM0159-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SUTTER & YUBA COUNTIES) | $52.75 | 41.39 | PLUM0228-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER (ALAMEDA COUNTY) | $80.50 | 50.45 | PLUM0342-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (EL DORADO AND PLACER COUNTIES (LAKE TAHOE BASIN ONLY)) | $52.14 | 18.71 | PLUM0350-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (SAN BENITO & SANTA CLARA COUNTIES) | $30.90 | 7.90 | PLUM0393-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (EL DORADO,PLACER, SACRAMENTO AND YOLO COUNTIES) | $55.58 | 24.02 | PLUM0447-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260019 on SAM.gov.
CA20260020 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Inyo, Kern, Mono
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260020 on SAM.gov.
CA20260021 rev 2 · Heavy, Highway · Tulare
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER | $51.65 | 41.59 | PLUM0246-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260021 on SAM.gov.
CA20260022 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Los Angeles
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260022 on SAM.gov.
CA20260023 rev 1 · Building · Amador
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (AMADOR COUNTY (SOUTHERN HALF)) | $22.03 | 6.35 | SUCA1985-003 DOL wage survey rate |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (AMADOR COUNTY (NORTHERN HALF)) | $19.72 | 6.71 | SUCA1985-003 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260023 on SAM.gov.
CA20260024 rev 4 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Orange
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 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 (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260025 on SAM.gov.
CA20260026 rev 4 · Building, Heavy, Highway · San Bernardino
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (WORK AT MARINE CORPS LOGISTIC BASE AT NEBO, MARINE CORPS LOGISTIC BASE AT YERMO AND TWENTY-NINE PALMS MARINE BASE) | $68.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (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 | PLUM0016-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (WORK AT EDWARDS AFB) | $68.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (WORK AT FORT IRWIN ARMY BASE) | $72.23 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER : 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 FL | $61.73 | 26.81 | PLUM0016-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER: WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS, LIGHT COMMERCIAL, TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND REMODEL WORK | $44.29 | 24.16 | PLUM0016-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | 26.20 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | 23.58 | PLUM0345-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260026 on SAM.gov.
CA20260027 rev 1 · Residential · Humboldt
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $21.45 | 14.05 | SUCA2013-001 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260027 on SAM.gov.
CA20260028 rev 2 · Residential · Tuolumne
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $23.06 | 11.81 | SUCA2013-002 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260028 on SAM.gov.
CA20260029 rev 2 · Residential · Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $23.06 | 11.81 | SUCA2013-003 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260029 on SAM.gov.
CA20260030 rev 1 · Residential · Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas and 4 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $21.45 | 14.05 | SUCA2013-004 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260030 on SAM.gov.
CA20260031 rev 1 · Residential · Del Norte, Lake, Mendocino
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $21.45 | 14.05 | SUCA2013-005 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260031 on SAM.gov.
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