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Union HVAC & electrician jobs in Detroit, MI — local halls and pay scales, no Gulfstream openings yet

Union pay rates and halls in Detroit, MI, plus 6 nearby union local halls. Confirm union status for each role before applying.

Union locals based in Detroit, MI

  • IBEW Local 58 jobs in Detroit — Electricians, hall in Detroit, MI; journeyman $51.32/hr effective 06/28/2024 (electrician); 07/21/2024 (technician). All IBEW Local 58 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • SMART Local 292 jobs in Detroit — Sheet Metal Workers, hall in Detroit, MI; journeyman $38.53/hr effective 10/21/22. All SMART Local 292 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • SMART Local 80 jobs in Detroit — Sheet Metal Workers, hall in Detroit, MI; journeyman $42.51/hr effective 2024-06-01. All SMART Local 80 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • UA Local 636 jobs in Detroit — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Detroit, MI; journeyman $45.96/hr effective 05/04/2026. All UA Local 636 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • UA Local 704 jobs in Detroit — Fire Sprinkler Fitters, hall in Detroit, MI; journeyman $53.57/hr effective 08/01/2025. All UA Local 704 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • UA Local 98 jobs in Detroit — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Detroit, MI; journeyman $45.34/hr effective 2024-06-01. All UA Local 98 jobs, pay scale and hall.

IBEW Local 58 full pay table

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Electrician, Wayne County building construction — effective 06/28/2024 (electrician); 07/21/2024 (technician) — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination MI20260101, rev. 2 (ELEC0058-001)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Electrician$51.32$28.54$79.86
Low-voltage wiring and alarm technician$39.93$17.97$57.90
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
  • These federal lines are from 2024, so the hall's current contract rate is likely higher.

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SMART Local 80 full pay table

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SHEET METAL WORKER - Wayne County, MI (SMART Local 80) — effective 2024-06-01 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision MI20260101 (Building) (SHEE0080-004)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLATION)$42.51$35.77$78.28
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
  • Covers Wayne County, MI.

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UA Local 636 full pay table

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Pipefitter, building construction — effective 05/04/2026 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination MI20260101, rev. 1 (PLUM0636-003)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Pipefitter, includes HVAC pipe and unit installation$45.96$43.90$89.86
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.

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UA Local 704 full pay table

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Sprinkler fitter, building construction (Wayne County) — effective 08/01/2025 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination MI20260101, rev. 2 (SFMI0704-001)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Sprinkler Fitter$53.57$33.95$87.52
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.

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UA Local 98 full pay table

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PLUMBER - Wayne County, MI (UA Local 98) — effective 2024-06-01 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision MI20260101 (Building) (PLUM0098-001)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION$45.34$37.21$82.55
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
  • Covers Wayne County, MI.

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Union job listings in Detroit, MI

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What "union jobs near me" covers around Detroit

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

Detroit

Union locals covering Detroit

IBEW Local 58, SMART Local 292, SMART Local 80 and UA Local 636 and other area halls are seated in the Detroit 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 58 — Electricians, hall in Detroit, MI. $51.32/hr base · $79.86/hr package · effective 06/28/2024 (electrician); 07/21/2024 (technician).
  • SMART Local 292 — Sheet Metal Workers, hall in Detroit, MI. $38.53/hr base · $69.38/hr package · effective 10/21/22.
  • SMART Local 80 — Sheet Metal Workers, hall in Detroit, MI. $42.51/hr base · $78.28/hr package · effective 2024-06-01.
  • UA Local 636 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Detroit, MI. $45.96/hr base · $89.86/hr package · effective 05/04/2026.
  • UA Local 704 — Fire Sprinkler Fitters, hall in Detroit, MI. $53.57/hr base · $87.52/hr package · effective 08/01/2025.
  • UA Local 98 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Detroit, MI. $45.34/hr base · $82.55/hr package · effective 2024-06-01.

Journeyman scale on the Detroit-area sheets we hold runs from $38.53 to $53.57 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 Detroit by craft

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

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Union jobs in Detroit — common questions

Are there union jobs near me in Detroit?

0 trade roles are open across Detroit, MI 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 Detroit?

Start with the IBEW locals based around Detroit 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 Detroit?

Use the Commercial HVAC jobs link above for current Detroit-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 Detroit?

IBEW Local 58, SMART Local 292, SMART Local 80 and UA Local 636 and other area halls are seated in the Detroit 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 Detroit-area sheets we hold runs from $38.53 to $53.57 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 Detroit?

Journeyman scale on the Detroit-area sheets we hold runs from $38.53 to $53.57 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 Detroit job?

No. Both signatory and merit-shop contractors hire across Detroit, MI. 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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