SMART Local 45 pays journeyman sheet metal worker — central iowa (des moines) agreement, article 22 members $39.38/hr in straight-time wages, and $65.01/hr once benefit and fringe contributions are added, effective June 1, 2024 per the SMART Local 45 / Sheet Metal Contractors Labor Relations Council of Iowa agreement (expires 2027) wage determination. Rates change with each contract cycle — confirm the current step with the Des Moines, IA hall before quoting an offer.
SMART Local 45 Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker — Central Iowa (Des Moines) agreement, Article 22 — effective June 1, 2024 · source SMART Local 45 / Sheet Metal Contractors Labor Relations Council of Iowa agreement (expires 2027)
| Base hourly wage | $39.38/hr | Straight-time journeyman sheet metal worker — central iowa (des moines) agreement, article 22 rate on the current wage determination, before fringes. |
|---|---|---|
| Total package | $65.01/hr | Wage plus all employer-paid benefit and fringe contributions per hour worked. |
| Approximate annual wage | $78,760/yr | Derived: base hourly × 2,000 hours. Actual earnings depend on hours dispatched, overtime and travel. |
| Effective date | June 1, 2024 | Date this rate took effect under the agreement, as printed on the SMART Local 45 / Sheet Metal Contractors Labor Relations Council of Iowa agreement (expires 2027) wage determination. |
| Classification | Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker — Central Iowa (Des Moines) agreement, Article 22 | Rate applies to this classification only. Apprentice steps, foremen and shift work are paid on separate lines of the wage determination. |
Roughly 39% of the SMART Local 45 package is employer-paid benefits and fringes rather than wages, which is why the package figure and a take-home hourly rate are not the same number.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $25.63/hr | Derived: total package minus base wage. This is the employer's combined hourly contribution to the funds, not take-home pay. |
|---|---|---|
| What the contributions fund | Health & welfare, pension, annuity, training and industry funds | Standard fund categories in mechanical and electrical agreements. The exact split between funds is set in the local's agreement — the hall or fund office publishes the schedule. |
| Paid on | Every hour worked | Fringe contributions are made per hour worked, so they scale with dispatched hours and are paid to the funds rather than to the member. |
Effective: June 1, 2024 · Moderate confidence
The negotiated rate on this primary source (SMART Local 45 / Sheet Metal Contractors Labor Relations Council of Iowa agreement (expires 2027)) is dated more than 18 months back, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.
Last cross-checked against the source: Sep 17, 2026.
SMART Local 45 — 4534 Nw 6th Drive Des Moines IA 50313. (515) 262-7421. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm — we do not run dispatch and we do not set union rates.
$39.38/hr in base wages for journeyman sheet metal worker — central iowa (des moines) agreement, article 22, or $65.01/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective June 1, 2024 per the SMART Local 45 / Sheet Metal Contractors Labor Relations Council of Iowa agreement (expires 2027) wage determination.
June 1, 2024. The negotiated rate on this primary source (SMART Local 45 / Sheet Metal Contractors Labor Relations Council of Iowa agreement (expires 2027)) is dated more than 18 months back, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.
No — the $39.38/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $25.63/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $65.01/hr package.
No. Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a private mechanical construction recruiting firm. We are not affiliated with the local, we do not run dispatch, and we do not set or negotiate union rates. We publish the local's own sourced figures as a reference for members and contractors.
Moderate confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Sep 17, 2026 (13 days ago). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.