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Plumber Salary in Reno

Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with state-adopted journey-level scale for the Reno area, effective October 2025.

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Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.

UA Local 350 of Sparks is the union local for plumbers in the Reno area.

The figure shown is Nevada's prevailing wage for plumbers and pipefitters in the Washoe region, set by the state Labor Commissioner. UA Local 350's hall and training center sit next to each other on Greg Street in Sparks.

Reno Area Journeyman plumber Prevailing Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$53.38
Effective October 2025
Base wage: $53.38/hr
Benefit contribution: $27.72/hr
Total package: $81.10/hr
Journey-Level Annual
$111,030
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$34,010
Prevailing rate vs. all-worker median

The prevailing rate reflects the journeyman plumber classification from the applicable state prevailing wage determination for the Reno area. The BLS area median reflects all plumbers across all employment types and experience levels.

Training CenterUA Local 350 Training Center
Address1150 Greg St., Sparks, NV 89431
Phone(775) 359-2229
Websiteualocal350.org
Minimum ScoreNot published

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All plumbers, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual
$77,020
+$13,220 vs. national
Median Hourly
$37.03
vs. Nevada
+$9,150
vs. state average
Total Employed
1,170
In this area

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$77,020
Annual Mean Wage$75,820
Hourly Median Wage$37.03
Hourly Mean Wage$36.45
Total Employed1,170
Area TypeMetropolitan Area
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Up to six other metros in Nevada, nearest first, then metros in other states within 300 miles. Journey-level rates are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement.

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2152). How we build these figures →