Plumber Apprentice
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $3,459 to $4,096 | $41,508 to $49,152 |
| B | $3,669 to $4,367 | $44,028 to $52,404 |
| C | $3,915 to $4,659 | $46,980 to $55,908 |
| D | $4,178 to $4,977 | $50,136 to $59,724 |
| E | $4,453 to $5,340 | $53,436 to $64,080 |
| F | $4,767 to $5,721 | $57,204 to $68,652 |
Representation
International Union of Operating Engineers represents Bargaining Unit R12, Craft and Maintenance.
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters across all California employers was $72,830 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $41,508 to $68,652 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 24 Classes to be abolished when the class becomes vacant. No appointment documents effective on or after the date of State Personnel Board action are to be processed for the class.