Commercial plumbing recruiters serving Ogden-Clearfield.
Conventional commercial plumbing in Ogden-Clearfield carries a solid regional premium. Hill Air Force Base's $1.2B East Campus Infrastructure project needs federal-facility plumbing — a smaller, higher-skill niche on top of that.
A regional premium, plus one federal-facility niche.
Commercial plumbers in Ogden-Clearfield earn about 8% above the national average — a real, solid regional premium.
Hill Air Force Base's $1.2B East Campus Infrastructure project — the largest capital project in the Ogden area's history — needs federal-facility plumbing. The metro overview names this a smaller, higher-skill niche, commanding roughly 14% more than the conventional Ogden-Clearfield rate.
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial plumbing contractors in Ogden-Clearfield, and we screen for Utah's DOPL P200/P201 plumbing licensing and the security clearance Hill AFB-adjacent roles require.
The story behind the specialty.
One named federal mega-project, adding a plumbing layer on top of the region's usual premium.
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A 1 million sq ft modernization including a new maintenance hangar, composite repair facility, egress facility, canopy repair facility, and a T-7A depot maintenance complex. The metro overview names federal-facility plumbing as a smaller specialty niche tied to this project.
What you'll actually pay — by plumbing role.
Hourly wage ranges based on BLS OEWS data for the Ogden-Clearfield MSA. The conventional-plumber row matches the metro overview's own published figure directly. Read the "notes" column for context on the derived federal-facility premium.
| Role | Ogden-Clearfield range | Typical experience | Market notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial plumber (journeyman) | $28 – $36/hr | 3-7 yrs | Matches the commercial plumber figure already published on the Ogden-Clearfield metro overview (+8% over national) |
| Apprentice plumber | $19 – $24/hr | 0-3 yrs | Tracks the metro's solid regional premium over the national apprentice range |
| Federal-facility plumber (Hill AFB East Campus Infrastructure) | $32 – $41/hr | 5+ yrs | Derived by borrowing the sibling aircraft-facility mechanical technician's ~14% premium ratio already published on the metro overview and applying it to the conventional-plumber row |
| Plumbing foreman | $32 – $41/hr | 7+ yrs | Security clearance and federal-project experience are real differentiators for supervisory roles |
| Plumbing project manager | $39 – $50/hr | 5-10 yrs | Federal/defense portfolio experience adds a real premium in this market |
| Plumbing superintendent | $44 – $58/hr | 10+ yrs | Matches the broader Ogden-Clearfield commercial superintendent range already published on the metro overview |
| Plumbing estimator (5+ yrs) | $46 – $60/hr | 5+ yrs | Matches the Ogden-Clearfield commercial estimator figure already published on the metro overview |
Source: BLS OEWS (Ogden-Clearfield MSA), plumbing occupational codes, projected to 2026. Actual offer rates depend on certifications, security clearance/federal-facility experience, and years of experience.
What candidates expect. What credentials matter. What kills offers.
We don't tell prospective clients who their competitors are hiring — that's a discipline our clients value, and we'll honor it on a call. What we will share publicly: how the Ogden-Clearfield commercial plumbing hiring game actually plays out in 2026. The five things below are what we tell every Ogden-Clearfield plumbing client at intake.
Why federal-facility plumbing is a real niche here
Most Ogden-Clearfield commercial plumbing carries a solid regional premium. Hill AFB's $1.2B East Campus Infrastructure project needs federal-facility plumbing — a smaller, higher-skill niche the metro overview names explicitly.
Where Ogden-Clearfield commercial plumbing talent comes from
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial plumbing contractors in Ogden-Clearfield. Conventional commercial plumbing draws on a deep regional pipeline; federal-facility plumbers with security clearance are the harder fill.
Credentials worth filtering for
Utah licenses plumbing contractors through DOPL under the P200/P201 classification, requiring a master plumber qualifier. Security clearance and Hill AFB-specific contracting standards are the credentials that actually matter for East Campus-adjacent roles.
What candidates expect from an Ogden-Clearfield plumbing offer in 2026
Conventional plumbing comp runs a real regional premium above national. Federal-facility specialty candidates expect the additional premium Hill AFB's $1.2B modernization commands.
Realistic timelines, by role
Field roles: 4-6 weeks intake to signed offer. Federal-facility plumbers: 8-11 weeks, because security clearance requirements narrow the qualified pool substantially. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
The plumbing positions we fill, most often.
Across all Ogden-Clearfield commercial plumbing clients, these are the highest-volume roles we've recruited for in the last 24 months. Federal-facility plumbers are the role in genuine short supply — everything else draws on Ogden-Clearfield's own steady regional pipeline.
- Commercial plumber (journeyman)
- Apprentice plumber
- Federal-facility plumber
- Plumbing foreman
- Plumbing project manager
- Plumbing superintendent
- Plumbing estimator
For the broader picture across every commercial trade in Ogden-Clearfield, see the Ogden-Clearfield metro overview. For a deeper dive into the commercial plumbing vertical generally (across all 100+ markets we serve), see our Commercial Plumbing industry page.
The process, plainly.
Same approach we use in every market — but tuned for what works in Ogden-Clearfield's commercial plumbing segment specifically:
- Same-day intake call. We get the role, the project context, the budget, your dealbreakers. For Ogden-Clearfield plumbing, we also confirm whether the role touches Hill AFB's East Campus Infrastructure project and, if so, what security clearance level the specific scope requires.
- Candidate sourcing within 48 hours. We pull from our existing Ogden-Clearfield plumbing candidate network for conventional roles. For federal-facility roles, we draw on candidates with verified security clearance and federal-contracting experience specifically.
- Vetted short list (week one for standard roles). Three to five candidates. We verify credentials — DOPL P200/P201 licensure, current security clearance status. We confirm real federal-project experience rather than a line on a resume.
- Offer and close. Field roles close in 4-6 weeks. Federal-facility plumbers run 8-11 weeks. We help with offer math against Ogden-Clearfield's own wage table.
Frequently asked questions.
What is a commercial plumber paid in Ogden-Clearfield in 2026?
Commercial plumbers (journeyman) in Ogden-Clearfield typically earn $28–$36/hr, about 8% above the national average. Federal-facility plumbers serving Hill AFB's East Campus Infrastructure project command $32–$41/hr.
Why does Hill Air Force Base drive a plumbing specialty in Ogden-Clearfield?
Hill AFB broke ground on a 10-year, $1.2 billion, 1 million sq ft East Campus Infrastructure project — the largest capital project in the Ogden area's history. The metro overview names federal-facility plumbing as a smaller, higher-skill niche tied to this modernization.
Does Utah require a specific license for commercial plumbers in Ogden-Clearfield?
Yes. Utah licenses plumbing contractors through DOPL under the P200/P201 classification, requiring a master plumber qualifier.
Are Ogden-Clearfield plumbing wages higher than the national average?
Yes. Conventional commercial plumbers run about 8% above the national average. The federal-facility specialty tied to Hill AFB runs meaningfully higher, at roughly 14% above the conventional Ogden-Clearfield rate.
How fast can My Trade Talent fill a commercial plumbing role in Ogden-Clearfield?
Field roles: 4-6 weeks intake to signed offer. Federal-facility plumbers: 8-11 weeks, because security clearance requirements narrow the qualified pool substantially. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
Hiring commercial plumbing in Ogden-Clearfield?
Tell us the role. We'll tell you wages, timeline, and where we'd source the candidate — in under 30 minutes.
My Trade Talent is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, serving commercial trades clients across the continental US — including the Ogden-Clearfield UT MSA.