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UA Local 24 Pay Scale & Apprenticeship — West Caldwell, NJ (2026)

Last updated August 23, 2026

UA Local 24 journeyman scale is $62.09/hr ($107.14/hr with benefits) on the 2026 union determination. Below: the full pay scale, apprentice steps, whether applications are open right now, and a free alert the moment the next window opens.

UA Local 24 pay scale (2026)

Union scale

Journeyman scale at UA Local 24 (West Caldwell, NJ) is $62.09/hr base, $107.14/hr with benefits — about $129,100/yr at 2,080 hours.

Journeyman base$62.09/hr
Fringe benefits$45.05/hr
Total package$107.14/hr
Annualizedbase only, 2,080 hours$129,100/yr

UA Local 24 has not published an apprentice wage schedule we could verify. UA locals do not share a national percentage ladder — each local negotiates its own — so we don't estimate one. See the 10 verified ladders for what the steps typically look like.

2026 Davis-Bacon union determination NJ20260026 (plumber (excluding hvac pipe installation)), observed in 3 counties. Source: SAM.gov wage determination ↗

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Application status

Closed

Applications are closed right now, with no announced next window.

Official application page ↗

Status last verified August 23, 2026. Source: official local/JATC site. Windows can change on short notice — always confirm details with the local before making plans.

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About Plumbers UA Local 24

UA Local 24 is based in West Caldwell, New Jersey. It represents and trains: Plumber.

Plumber

Union hall: (973) 521-7058

From our last verification: The 2026 cycle is over: applications were available in person March 23-27 and March 30 - April 3, 2026 (8am-12pm) and the local's posted notice states all applications have been filled. No future application dates published; contact (973) 521-7058 / info@plumbers24.org.

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Frequently asked questions

When does UA Local 24 in West Caldwell accept apprenticeship applications?

As of August 23, 2026: Applications are closed right now, with no announced next window. Application schedules are set by the local and its training fund and can change on short notice — always confirm on the local's own site before making plans.

How do I apply to UA Local 24?

Applications go through the local's apprenticeship/training program. The usual process: submit the application with your HS diploma or GED and ID, take the aptitude test, then complete a scored interview that sets your rank on the eligibility list.

What trades does UA Local 24 train?

UA Local 24 (West Caldwell, New Jersey) represents Plumber — its apprenticeship program trains those trades. If you want a different pipe trade, check the neighboring UA locals in the directory.

How much does UA Local 24 pay?

Journeyman scale at UA Local 24 is $62.09/hr base, $107.14/hr including fringe benefits — roughly $129,100 a year at 2,080 hours. That is the 2026 union wage determination NJ20260026, which is the local's own negotiated scale because the Department of Labor adopts collective-bargaining rates wholesale.

What does a UA Local 24 apprentice earn?

UA Local 24 has not published an apprentice wage schedule we could verify. UA locals do not share a national percentage ladder — each local negotiates its own — so we don't estimate one from the $62.09/hr journeyman rate. Ask the local for its current schedule. What is true everywhere: you are paid from day one and there is no tuition.

What test does UA Local 24 use?

Most UA locals test applicants with the GAN aptitude battery — reading comprehension, numerical computation and reasoning, problem solving, paper folding, and mechanical comprehension — and rank candidates by score. Your test score plus interview decide your ranking, so prep before the window opens.

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