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California plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage, county by county
A plumber or pipefitter's prevailing wage on California public works runs from $94.22 an hour in Ventura County to $149.76 in Lake County, wages and employer payments together. The median county is $101.11.
Plumber / Pipefitter rate in each California county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Issued | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alameda CountyPlumber, Pipefitter, Steamfitter | $84.90 | $51.15 | $136.05 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-342-3 |
Alpine CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $59.25 | $41.86 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Amador CountyPlumber, Steamfitter | $70.37 | $31.35 | $101.72 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-447-3 |
Butte CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Calaveras CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · San Joaquin County group | $59.25 | $41.86 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Colusa CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Contra Costa CountyPlumber, Pipe Fitter & Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $70.67 | $51.89 | $122.56 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-159-1 |
Del Norte CountyPlumber, Pipefitter · Humboldt County group | $60.77 | $38.46 | $99.23 | Aug 22, 2025 | 204-290-1 |
El Dorado CountyPlumber, Steamfitter | $70.37 | $31.35 | $101.72 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-447-3 |
Fresno CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Fresno County group | $55.50 | $45.61 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Glenn CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Humboldt CountyPlumber, Pipefitter · Humboldt County group | $60.77 | $38.46 | $99.23 | Aug 22, 2025 | 204-290-1 |
Imperial CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
Inyo CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter · Inyo County group | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
Kern CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
Kings CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Fresno County group | $55.50 | $45.61 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Lake CountyPlumber, Steamfitter | $94.00 | $55.76 | $149.76 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-38-1 |
Lassen CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Los Angeles CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
Madera CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Fresno County group | $55.50 | $45.61 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Marin CountyPlumber, Steamfitter · Sonoma County group | $94.00 | $55.76 | $149.76 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-38-1 |
Mariposa CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $59.25 | $41.86 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Mendocino CountyPlumber, Steamfitter | $94.00 | $55.76 | $149.76 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-38-1 |
Merced CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · San Joaquin County group | $59.25 | $41.86 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Modoc CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Mono CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter · Inyo County group | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
Monterey CountyPlumber, Pipe Fitter & Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Monterey County group | $58.75 | $47.76 | $106.51 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Napa CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Solano County group | $73.85 | $41.52 | $115.37 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-343-1 |
Nevada CountyPlumber, Steamfitter | $70.37 | $31.35 | $101.72 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-447-3 |
Orange CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
Placer CountyPlumber, Steamfitter | $70.37 | $31.35 | $101.72 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-447-3 |
Plumas CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Riverside CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
Sacramento CountyPlumber, Steamfitter · Sacramento County group | $70.37 | $31.35 | $101.72 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-447-3 |
San Benito CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $83.57 | $54.47 | $138.04 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-393-1 |
San Bernardino CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
San Diego CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
San Francisco CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $94.00 | $55.76 | $149.76 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-38-1 |
San Joaquin CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · San Joaquin County group | $59.25 | $41.86 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
San Luis Obispo CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
San Mateo CountyPlumber, Steamfitter | $91.75 | $42.88 | $134.63 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-467-1 |
Santa Barbara CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
Santa Clara CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $83.57 | $54.47 | $138.04 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-393-1 |
Santa Cruz CountyPlumber, Pipe Fitter & Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Monterey County group | $58.75 | $47.76 | $106.51 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Shasta CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Sierra CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Siskiyou CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Solano CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Solano County group | $73.85 | $41.52 | $115.37 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-343-1 |
Sonoma CountyPlumber, Steamfitter · Sonoma County group | $94.00 | $55.76 | $149.76 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-38-1 |
Stanislaus CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · San Joaquin County group | $59.25 | $41.86 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Sutter CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Tehama CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Trinity CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Tulare CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Fresno County group | $55.50 | $45.61 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Tuolumne CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · San Joaquin County group | $59.25 | $41.86 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Ventura CountyPlumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $29.39 | $94.22 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-6(1) |
Yolo CountyPlumber, Steamfitter · Sacramento County group | $70.37 | $31.35 | $101.72 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-447-3 |
Yuba CountyPlumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) · Siskiyou County group | $53.75 | $47.36 | $101.11 | Aug 22, 2026 | 204-X-3 |
Main plumber or pipefitter classification in each county, DIR period 2026-2. DIR sets this trade county by county. You pay the rate for the county where the work is done. Checked October 24, 2026.
How much does a plumber or pipefitter make on prevailing wage in California?
$94.22 to $149.76 an hour, base wage plus fringe benefits, depending on the county; the median county pays $101.11. 9 groups of counties with identical rates and 24 counties with rates of their own, highest main rate first, each split into base wage and employer payments on one scale.
- Sonoma County group2 counties$149.76
- Lake County1 county$149.76
- Mendocino County1 county$149.76
- San Francisco County1 county$149.76
- San Benito County1 county$138.04
- Santa Clara County1 county$138.04
- Alameda County1 county$136.05
- San Mateo County1 county$134.63
- Contra Costa County1 county$122.56
- Solano County group2 counties$115.37
- Monterey County group2 counties$106.51
- Sacramento County group2 counties$101.72
- Amador County1 county$101.72
- El Dorado County1 county$101.72
- Nevada County1 county$101.72
- Placer County1 county$101.72
- Siskiyou County group13 counties$101.11
- San Joaquin County group5 counties$101.11
- Fresno County group4 counties$101.11
- Alpine County1 county$101.11
- Mariposa County1 county$101.11
- Humboldt County group2 counties$99.23
- Inyo County group2 counties$94.22
- Imperial County1 county$94.22
- Kern County1 county$94.22
- Los Angeles County1 county$94.22
- Orange County1 county$94.22
- Riverside County1 county$94.22
- San Bernardino County1 county$94.22
- San Diego County1 county$94.22
- San Luis Obispo County1 county$94.22
- Santa Barbara County1 county$94.22
- Ventura County1 county$94.22
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County group, 2 counties: Marin, Sonoma | Plumber, Steamfitter | $94.00 | $149.76 |
| Lake County | Plumber, Steamfitter | $94.00 | $149.76 |
| Mendocino County | Plumber, Steamfitter | $94.00 | $149.76 |
| San Francisco County | Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $94.00 | $149.76 |
| San Benito County | Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $83.57 | $138.04 |
| Santa Clara County | Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $83.57 | $138.04 |
| Alameda County | Plumber, Pipefitter, Steamfitter | $84.90 | $136.05 |
| San Mateo County | Plumber, Steamfitter | $91.75 | $134.63 |
| Contra Costa County | Plumber, Pipe Fitter & Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $70.67 | $122.56 |
| Solano County group, 2 counties: Napa, Solano | Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $73.85 | $115.37 |
| Monterey County group, 2 counties: Monterey, Santa Cruz | Plumber, Pipe Fitter & Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $58.75 | $106.51 |
| Sacramento County group, 2 counties: Sacramento, Yolo | Plumber, Steamfitter | $70.37 | $101.72 |
| Amador County* | Plumber, Steamfitter | $70.37 | $101.72 |
| El Dorado County* | Plumber, Steamfitter | $70.37 | $101.72 |
| Nevada County* | Plumber, Steamfitter | $70.37 | $101.72 |
| Placer County* | Plumber, Steamfitter | $70.37 | $101.72 |
| Siskiyou County group, 13 counties: Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba | Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $53.75 | $101.11 |
| San Joaquin County group, 5 counties: Calaveras, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne | Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $59.25 | $101.11 |
| Fresno County group, 4 counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare | Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $55.50 | $101.11 |
| Alpine County* | Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $59.25 | $101.11 |
| Mariposa County | Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC) | $59.25 | $101.11 |
| Humboldt County group, 2 counties: Del Norte, Humboldt | Plumber, Pipefitter | $60.77 | $99.23 |
| Inyo County group, 2 counties: Inyo, Mono | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| Imperial County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| Kern County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| Los Angeles County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| Orange County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| Riverside County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| San Bernardino County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| San Diego County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| San Luis Obispo County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| Santa Barbara County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
| Ventura County | Plumber, Industrial and General Pipefitter | $64.83 | $94.22 |
9 groups of counties with identical DIR rates, and 24 counties with rates of their own. * County split between areas; its page shows the rate for each part.
These are journeyperson rates. Apprentices are paid from separate DAS determinations that DIR publishes by craft, county and program.
Determinations: 204-159-1, 204-250-1, 204-250-1(Refridge), 204-290-1, 204-342-3, 204-343-1, 204-350-1(1), 204-350-1(Light), 204-355-1, 204-38-1, 204-38-8, 204-393-1, 204-447-3, 204-467-1, 204-483-1, 204-669-1, 204-709-1, 204-X-3, 204-X-6(1), 204-X-6(Service), 830-204-1
Questions about California plumber or pipefitter pay
What is the plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage in Los Angeles County?
$94.22 an hour: a $64.83 base wage plus $29.39 in employer payments (fringe benefits), under DIR determination 204-X-6(1). Overtime and every plumber or pipefitter classification in Los Angeles County.
Does plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Los Angeles County the $94.22 total is a $64.83 base wage plus $29.39 in employer payments (fringe benefits), about 31% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Do apprentice plumber or pipefitters get this rate?
Registered apprentices are paid DIR's apprentice rates, which DIR publishes separately by craft, county and apprenticeship program on its apprentice wage page. The rates on this site are journeyperson rates.
Why do some counties have the same plumber or pipefitter rate?
DIR sets many trades by area or region rather than one county at a time. Across California, the 58 counties with a plumber or pipefitter rate fall into 33 distinct sets of rates, and 9 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 13 counties (the Siskiyou County group).
Which county pays plumber or pipefitters the most in California?
Lake County, at $149.76 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Ventura County at $94.22, and the median county is $101.11.