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UA Local 648 Pay Scale & Apprenticeship — Pocatello, ID (2026)

Last updated August 23, 2026

UA Local 648 journeyman scale is $36.75/hr ($55.68/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 648 pay scale (2026)

Union scale

Journeyman scale at UA Local 648 (Pocatello, ID) is $36.75/hr base, $55.68/hr with benefits — about $76,400/yr at 2,080 hours.

Journeyman base$36.75/hr
Fringe benefits$18.93/hr
Total package$55.68/hr
Annualizedbase only, 2,080 hours$76,400/yr

UA Local 648 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 ID20260021 (plumber), observed in 1 county. Source: SAM.gov wage determination ↗

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Application status

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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 UA Local 648 Plumbers & Steamfitters

UA Local 648 is based in Pocatello, Idaho. It represents and trains: Plumber, Pipefitter, HVAC/R.

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Union hall: (208) 232-6806

From our last verification: Official site ualocal648.org resets automated connections (ECONNRESET on www and apex, 2026-08-23) and the Wayback Machine has no snapshot of the domain. The Idaho Workers Opportunity Network page confirms the Eastern/Central Idaho program and lists applicant requirements (18+, official HS transcripts or GED, valid driver's license) but publishes no application timing or open/closed status. Contact the hall at (208) 232-6806, 456 N Arthur Ave, Pocatello, for current application availability.

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Frequently asked questions

When does UA Local 648 in Pocatello accept apprenticeship applications?

As of August 23, 2026: We're still verifying this local's application schedule — you'll be notified the moment we confirm a 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 648?

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 648 train?

UA Local 648 (Pocatello, Idaho) represents Plumber, Pipefitter, HVAC/R — 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 648 pay?

Journeyman scale at UA Local 648 is $36.75/hr base, $55.68/hr including fringe benefits — roughly $76,400 a year at 2,080 hours. That is the 2026 union wage determination ID20260021, which is the local's own negotiated scale because the Department of Labor adopts collective-bargaining rates wholesale.

What does a UA Local 648 apprentice earn?

UA Local 648 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 $36.75/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 648 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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