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Union pay rates and halls in Albany, NY, plus 3 nearby union local halls. Confirm union status for each role before applying.

Union locals based in Albany, NY

  • IBEW Local 236 jobs in Albany — Electricians, hall in Albany, NY; journeyman $52.00/hr effective 6/11/26. All IBEW Local 236 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • SMART Local 83 jobs in Albany — Sheet Metal Workers, hall in Albany, NY; journeyman $43.68/hr effective 06/01/2026. All SMART Local 83 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • UA Local 7 jobs in Albany — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Albany, NY; journeyman $57.56/hr effective 8/11/26. All UA Local 7 jobs, pay scale and hall.

SMART Local 83 full pay table

Unverified: source does not name this local; confirm with the hall

Journeyman sheet metal worker, Albany area — effective 06/01/2026 — source: SMART Local 83 Journeyman Wage Sheet (Local 83 Journeyman Wage Package)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Journeyman$43.68$38.57$82.25
  • Unverified until confirmed with the hall: copied from the wage sheet posted on smartlu83.org, not a government rate line.
  • Total package $82.25/hour. Foreperson pay runs $2.00 to $4.50/hour above scale depending on crew size; shift work pays 10% above the normal rate.

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What "union jobs near me" covers around Albany

A Albany search here is not just the city limits. Our Albany listings run across the whole labor market, so a role tagged Albany, NY may sit in any of these communities — and the drive, shift and per-diem are spelled out before you talk to anyone.

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Union locals covering Albany

IBEW Local 236, SMART Local 83 and UA Local 7 are seated in the Albany market. Each links to its published pay scale, apprentice steps and hall contact details, so you can check scale before you apply. Gulfstream is not a hall and does not run an out-of-work list — applying costs nothing and does not affect your standing with your local.

  • IBEW Local 236 — Electricians, hall in Albany, NY. $52.00/hr base · $84.48/hr package · effective 6/11/26.
  • SMART Local 83 — Sheet Metal Workers, hall in Albany, NY. $43.68/hr base · $82.25/hr package · effective 06/01/2026.
  • UA Local 7 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Albany, NY. $57.56/hr base · $86.11/hr package · effective 8/11/26.

Journeyman scale on the Albany-area sheets we hold runs from $43.68 to $57.56 an hour base, before the benefit package. Those are the halls' own published figures, not our estimates — contract cycles move them, so confirm the current rate with the hall.

Union trade jobs in Albany by craft

0 commercial trade roles are open across Albany, NY today. Pick your craft to search those openings; confirm union status for each role.

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Union jobs in Albany — common questions

Are there union jobs near me in Albany?

0 trade roles are open across Albany, NY right now, on the union and merit-shop side both. We recruit for commercial mechanical, plumbing, sheet metal, refrigeration and controls contractors in this market, applying is free, and your name is never sent to a contractor without your approval.

Where can I find union electrician jobs near Albany?

Start with the IBEW locals based around Albany above and use the Electrical jobs link to search current openings. We list commercial trade jobs, not hall dispatch calls; ask the recruiter whether a particular employer is signatory before applying.

Where can I find union HVAC jobs near Albany?

Use the Commercial HVAC jobs link above for current Albany-area openings, then compare nearby UA and SMART local pages for hall details and published pay. An HVAC listing is not necessarily covered by a union agreement; confirm that for each role.

Which union locals cover Albany?

IBEW Local 236, SMART Local 83 and UA Local 7 are seated in the Albany market. We publish each hall's address, phone number and latest published journeyman rate on its own page, taken from the local's own wage sheet. Journeyman scale on the Albany-area sheets we hold runs from $43.68 to $57.56 an hour base, before the benefit package. Those are the halls' own published figures, not our estimates — contract cycles move them, so confirm the current rate with the hall.

What does union scale pay in Albany?

Journeyman scale on the Albany-area sheets we hold runs from $43.68 to $57.56 an hour base, before the benefit package. Those are the halls' own published figures, not our estimates — contract cycles move them, so confirm the current rate with the hall.

Do I have to be in a union to take a Albany job?

No. Both signatory and merit-shop contractors hire across Albany, NY. Tell your recruiter which you prefer and we will only send roles that match — classification, hours and benefits are confirmed before any introduction.

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