Journeyman hvac workers under UA Local 250 in Los Angeles, CA (SoCal) earn $57.65/hr in base wages, or $82.66/hr as a total package with fringe benefits, effective Sep 2025.
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The Local 250 pay scale for 2026 is $57.65 per hour for journeymen in Los Angeles, CA (SoCal), or about $115,300 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $82.66 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 09/01/2025.
| Local 250 journeyman hourly wage | $57.65 / hour |
|---|---|
| Total package (wage + fringe benefits) | $82.66 / hour |
| Annualized at 2,080 hours (base wage) | $115,300 / year |
| First-period apprentice (≈45–50% of scale) | $25.94–$28.83 / hour |
| Wage sheet effective | 09/01/2025 |
| Classification | Refrigeration Mechanic: Refrigeration Fitter |
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A Local 250 apprentice in Los Angeles, CA (SoCal) starts at roughly $25.94 an hour — about 45% of the $57.65 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $43.24 an hour by the fourth year and full scale on turning out. These are the standard percentage steps of scale, not a wage sheet Local 250 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $25.94 / hour | $51,885 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $31.71 / hour | $63,415 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $37.47 / hour | $74,945 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $43.24 / hour | $86,475 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $49.00 / hour | $98,005 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $57.65 / hour | $115,300 |
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Local 250 wages for 2025: $57.65 an hour on the journeyman scale, $82.66 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 09/01/2025. That is the most recent Los Angeles, CA (SoCal) sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
Roughly 30% of the UA Local 250 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.
Verified from official source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260017, rev. 4
Download the UA Local 250 pay scale (PDF) — one-page printable rate sheet, effective September 1, 2025.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $25.01/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. |
The rates above are the UA Local 250 scale used across the Los Angeles, CA (SoCal) area. Members dispatched out of this hall work commercial HVAC, chiller, boiler and refrigeration service and building automation and controls for signatory contractors throughout the Los Angeles metro, so a hvac wage quoted locally is normally this scale plus the fringe package shown in the table.
Gulfstream recruits hvac talent for commercial mechanical, plumbing, piping, sheet metal and building automation contractors in and around Los Angeles. We are a private recruiting firm — we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 250 rates. For current Los Angeles scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
UA Local 250 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 310-660-0035 to confirm dispatch procedure, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in. Contact details are imported from the UA, SMART and IBEW public directories. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm, is not affiliated with the local, and does not control hall dispatch.
UA Local 250, known as the Steamfitters and Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Mechanics, is one of the largest and most influential locals within the United Association. Headquartered in Los Angeles, this union provides the skilled labor force necessary for the massive industrial and commercial infrastructure of Southern California. Since 2014, our firm has tracked the workforce trends of this local, which represents thousands of members across two distinct divisions: the Steamfitter Division, focusing on heavy industrial and high-pressure piping, and the Refrigeration Division, focusing on HVAC service and installation. This dual-focus allows the local to dominate both the construction and long-term maintenance sectors of the regional economy.
The market reach of Local 250 is defined by the high density of critical infrastructure in the Los Angeles basin, ranging from massive petrochemical refineries to high-rise commercial developments and essential healthcare facilities. Because of the technical complexity required for high-pressure steam systems and advanced climate control, Local 250 members undergo some of the most rigorous training in the United Association. For signatory contractors and tradespeople, understanding the specific dispatch rules and wage structures of Local 250 is vital for accurate project bidding and career planning in the competitive Southern California mechanical landscape. This local serves as a primary benchmark for labor costs across the entire West Coast.
As of the August 18, 2025 adjustment, the journeyman hourly rate for Local 250 is set at $58.28, contributing to a total package of $80.99 when including fringe benefits. This $22.71 difference covers critical employer-paid contributions to pension and healthcare funds. Apprentices enter the program at a percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting around 40% to 45% and receiving incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. By the fifth year, senior apprentices earn approximately 80% to 85% of the full scale. This structured progression ensures that labor costs remain predictable for the 109 signatory contractors we track, while providing a clear path to middle-class earnings for those entering the pipe trades in Los Angeles.
The territorial jurisdiction of UA Local 250 primarily covers Los Angeles County, but its influence and dispatch reach extend through specific agreements into neighboring regions to ensure manning for large-scale industrial projects. The charter covers a vast array of work including steam heating, power piping, hydraulic systems, and specialized refinery maintenance. In the Refrigeration Division, the jurisdiction is often broader, covering service contracts that span the greater metropolitan area. Members are dispatched from the Gardena headquarters to jobsites ranging from the ports of Long Beach and San Pedro to the high-tech corridors of the San Fernando Valley. Contractors must adhere to specific travel pay and subsistence rules when work is performed outside the immediate Los Angeles core.
The contractor landscape for UA Local 250 is diverse, currently consisting of 109 signatory entities ranging from global mechanical primes to specialized local service firms. A significant portion of the man-hours is generated by large-scale industrial contractors operating within the South Bay refinery complex and the regional utility infrastructure. Additionally, the market supports a robust contingent of commercial HVAC service contractors who maintain the climate systems of the region's expansive office and healthcare portfolios. Hiring typically fluctuates based on major planned refinery turnarounds and large-scale public works projects. For the tradesperson, this means opportunities exist in both stable, long-term service roles and high-intensity, short-term construction or maintenance outages.
The Steamfitter Division focuses on high-pressure piping, industrial welding, and large-scale construction, often in refineries or power plants. The Refrigeration Division, or 'A/C Tech' side, specializes in the installation, service, and repair of HVAC systems in commercial and industrial buildings. Each has its own specific apprenticeship track and slightly different contract stipulations.
Yes, work within the various refineries in the Los Angeles basin often requires RSO (Refinery Safety Overview) training and specific AWS welding certifications. The Local 250 JATC provides the necessary training and testing facilities to ensure members meet the stringent safety and quality standards required by industrial owners.
Local 250 utilizes a standard out-of-work list. Members register their availability after a layoff, and signatory contractors call the hall to request labor. Dispatching is generally handled based on the member's position on the list and their specific qualifications, such as welding certs or specialized HVAC diagnostic skills.
Traveler opportunities depend entirely on the current work volume and the availability of local members. During major refinery turnarounds or massive infrastructure projects, the local may open up for 'Travel Cards' from other UA locals. Interested travelers should have their home local Business Manager contact the Local 250 Business Agent.
Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits mechanical construction and service staff for contractors across Los Angeles, CA, including shops signatory to UA Local 250. See the roles we fill there, how the search runs and what it costs: Los Angeles mechanical recruiter. Post a role.
Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
The Local 250 pay scale for 2026 is $57.65 per hour for journeymen in Los Angeles, CA (SoCal), or about $115,300 a year at 2,080 hours. The total package, including employer-paid fringe benefits, is $82.66 per hour. That is the rate in force for 2026, effective 09/01/2025.
UA Local 250 wages for 2026: journeyman HVAC/R rate of $57.65 per hour in Los Angeles, CA (SoCal), with a total package of $82.66 per hour including fringe benefits, effective 09/01/2025. Apprentices are paid a graduated percentage of that rate. Confirm any increase since 09/01/2025 with the UA Local 250 business office.
The UA Local 250 wage sheet on this page lists the journeyman scale of $57.65 per hour ($82.66 per hour total package), effective 09/01/2025, plus the apprentice percentage steps. The official sheet is published by the UA Local 250 business office; figures here come from that published schedule, so confirm any increase dated after 09/01/2025 with the hall.
Local 250 apprentices earn a graduated percentage of the $57.65 per hour journeyman rate — typically starting near 40–50% ($25.94–$28.83 per hour) in the first period and stepping up each period to 100% at turnout. The exact percentage schedule is set by the UA Local 250 JATC, so confirm the current apprentice sheet with the training center.
Journeyman hvac workers under the UA Local 250 agreement make $57.65 an hour in base wages, or $82.66 an hour counting the fringe package, per the wage sheet effective 09/01/2025. Overtime, shift premiums, and travel or subsistence pay are added on top under the local's CBA.
$57.65 per hour base wage and $82.66 per hour total package for a journeyman in Los Angeles, CA (SoCal), effective 09/01/2025. Annualized at 2,080 hours that is roughly $115,300 before overtime.
A Local 250 apprentice in Los Angeles, CA (SoCal) starts at roughly $25.94 an hour — about 45% of the $57.65 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $43.24 an hour by the fourth year and full scale on turning out. These are the standard percentage steps of scale, not a wage sheet Local 250 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
About $25.94 an hour, or roughly $51,885 a year at 2,080 hours, based on the standard 45% first-period step of the $57.65 journeyman rate effective 09/01/2025. Apprentices also earn benefit contributions and paid classroom progression; the JATC sets the exact percentage.
Around $37.47 an hour at the standard 65% third-period step, moving to about $43.24 an hour in the fourth period and $57.65 an hour at full journeyman scale. Confirm the published step schedule with the Local 250 training center.
Local 250 wages for 2025: $57.65 an hour on the journeyman scale, $82.66 an hour with fringe benefits added, effective 09/01/2025. That is the most recent Los Angeles, CA (SoCal) sheet we can source; rates move with each contract cycle, so confirm with the hall before quoting.
The current published UA Local 250 journeyman rate is $57.65 an hour ($82.66 total package), effective 09/01/2025 — roughly $115,300 a year at 2,080 hours before overtime. It is the rate in force for 2025 unless the local has since ratified a new agreement.
Yes — a one-page printable UA Local 250 rate sheet is available at /rate-sheets/ua-local-250-pay-scale.pdf, showing the $57.65 hourly scale, the $82.66 total package and the 09/01/2025 effective date, with the source it was read from. It is a free download — no sign-up needed.
The current UA Local 250 journeyman rate is $57.65/hour, with a total package of $82.66/hour including fringe benefits, effective 09/01/2025. At 2,080 hours that works out to roughly $115,300 per year in base wages before overtime. Rates change with each CBA cycle — confirm with the Local 250 business office before relying on the figure.
The $57.65/hour figure is the base journeyman wage that lands on the paycheck. The $82.66/hour total package adds employer-paid fringes — health and welfare, pension, annuity, apprenticeship training, and industry funds. Contractors bid work off the total package, so that is the number that matters when comparing hvac/r labor costs across locals.
Apprentices under the UA Local 250 agreement are paid a graduated percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting near 40–50% in the first period and stepping up each six-month or annual period until reaching 100% at turnout. Against the current $57.65/hour journeyman rate, a first-period apprentice would be in the $25.94–$28.83/hour range. The exact percentage schedule is set by the local's JATC.
UA Local 250 is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA (SoCal) and dispatches hvac/r manpower throughout its chartered jurisdiction. Work performed inside that territory falls under the local's collective bargaining agreement and wage schedule, even when the contractor is based elsewhere and travels in.
Most locals require applicants to be at least 18, legally able to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math/aptitude assessment and a drug screen, and be physically able to perform hvac/r work. Some Local 250 programs give preference to applicants inside the jurisdiction or to veterans. Eligibility rules are set by the local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), so confirm the current criteria with the hall before applying.
Apprenticeship applications go through the UA Local 250 JATC, not through a contractor or a recruiter. Applications typically open in defined intake windows each year: you submit the application with proof of age, education, and residency, sit for an aptitude test, and then interview. Ranked applicants are placed on an eligibility list and indentured as signatory contractors call for apprentices. Gulfstream Strategic Placements does not process apprenticeship applications — contact the Local 250 training center directly.
HVAC/R apprenticeships generally run four to five years — roughly 8,000–10,000 hours of on-the-job training plus several hundred classroom hours per year. Apprentices earn a paycheck the entire time, stepping up through the wage periods until they turn out as journeymen at 100% of scale.
Signatory contractors hire through the local's hiring hall, so working under the UA Local 250 agreement generally means being a member or being organized in through the local's process. Journeymen from other locals can travel in by signing the out-of-work book, subject to the local's referral rules and manpower needs. Non-union hvac/r professionals are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead — we recruit for both.
Rates move with the collective bargaining agreement, typically on a fixed anniversary date each year of a three- to five-year contract, with negotiated increases split between the base wage and the fringe package. The figures on this page reflect the 09/01/2025 schedule; check with the Local 250 business office for any increase that has taken effect since.
We track 108 signatory contractors working under the UA Local 250 agreement, listed on this page with their websites and LinkedIn pages. Signatory shops are the employers legally able to hire Local 250 members and pay the negotiated scale.
Wage rates vary widely by local and market. Use the Union Pay Scale Explorer to sort every UA and SMART local by hourly wage, total package, and annualized pay so you can benchmark Local 250 against neighboring jurisdictions and other hvac/r markets.
Yes — the openings section on this page lists current hvac/r roles near Los Angeles, CA (SoCal), and you can apply directly through the apply form on this page. These are direct-hire positions with mechanical contractors that Gulfstream recruits for, not union dispatch or hall referrals. For the hall's out-of-work list, contact the Local 250 business office.
The UA Local 250 hall is at 18355 S Figueroa St Gardena, CA 90248, serving Los Angeles, CA (SoCal) and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 310-660-0035. The hall office is open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (per the local's official site).
The UA Local 250 hall office is open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, as published on the local's official website. Dispatch and out-of-work list procedures can differ from office hours — call 310-660-0035 to confirm before traveling in.
UA Local 250 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 310-660-0035 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in — Gulfstream does not control hall dispatch.
UA Local 250 can be reached at 310-660-0035. The hall office is open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, per the local's official site.
Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview. For UA Local 250's current application window and requirements, contact the hall at 310-660-0035.
Each HVAC/R local sets its own intake process, and it varies. The common paths: apprenticeship through the JATC; organizing in as an experienced worker, since journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership; or transferring from another local of the same international with a transfer card from your current hall. For fees and requirements, contact the hall at 310-660-0035.
We haven't found an official source for UA Local 250's dues or membership rules. To confirm, contact the hall at 310-660-0035.
We haven't found an official source for UA Local 250's member benefits. To confirm, contact the hall at 310-660-0035.
UA Local 250's sourced refrigeration mechanic: refrigeration fitter union rate is $57.65/hr in base wages and $82.66/hr for the total package, effective September 1, 2025. The rate applies to the listed classification and source area; apprentice, foreman and specialty classifications may differ.
$57.65/hr in base wages for refrigeration mechanic: refrigeration fitter, or $82.66/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective September 1, 2025 per the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260017, rev. 4 wage determination.
September 1, 2025. Read directly from the primary source (U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260017, rev. 4) and cross-checked at build time. Highest confidence for offer benchmarking.
No — the $57.65/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $25.01/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $82.66/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.
High confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Oct 5, 2026 (18 days ago). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.