Plumber Salary in Worcester
Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from UA Local 4, effective September 2025.
How to become a plumber →Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.
UA Local 4 is the union local for plumbers in the Worcester area; its hall is in West Boylston. Plumbers and pipefitters share one combined classification here, which includes HVAC pipe and unit installation.
UA Local 4 journeyman plumber Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the UA Local 4 journeyman plumber journey-level rate from the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination. The BLS area median reflects all plumbers across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | UA Local 4 |
| Address | 150 Hartwell Street, West Boylston, MA 01583 |
| Phone | (508) 835-1150 |
| Website | ualocal4.com |
| Minimum Score | Not published |
Applying to UA Local 4?
Check with UA Local 4 for its current application requirements, including any aptitude test.
What to expect →All plumbers, union and non-union, all experience levels
All plumbers, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $82,260 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $84,660 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $39.55 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $40.70 |
| Total Employed | 1,370 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2152). How we build these figures →