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

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

Union locals based in Springfield, IL

  • IBEW Local 193 jobs in Springfield — Electricians, hall in Springfield, IL; journeyman $39.80/hr effective 9/27/24. All IBEW Local 193 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • SMART Local 218 jobs in Springfield — Sheet Metal Workers, hall in Springfield, IL; journeyman $38.54/hr effective 06/01/2023. All SMART Local 218 jobs, pay scale and hall.
  • UA Local 137 jobs in Springfield — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Springfield, IL; journeyman $43.89/hr effective 04/01/2025. All UA Local 137 jobs, pay scale and hall.

SMART Local 218 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

IL20260004 - Building Construction - Sangamon County, Illinois — effective 06/01/2023 — source: DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IL20260004 (SHEE0218-003)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
SHEET METAL WORKER (BUILDING)$38.54$30.37$68.91
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
  • Covers Sangamon County, Illinois.

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UA Local 137 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

IL20260004 - Building Construction - Sangamon County, Illinois — effective 04/01/2025 — source: DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IL20260004 (PLUM0137-002)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (BUILDING)$43.89$25.71$69.60
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
  • Covers Sangamon County, Illinois.

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What "union jobs near me" covers around Springfield

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

Springfield

Union locals covering Springfield

IBEW Local 193, SMART Local 218 and UA Local 137 are seated in the Springfield 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 193 — Electricians, hall in Springfield, IL. $39.80/hr base · $62.48/hr package · effective 9/27/24.
  • SMART Local 218 — Sheet Metal Workers, hall in Springfield, IL. $38.54/hr base · $68.91/hr package · effective 06/01/2023.
  • UA Local 137 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, hall in Springfield, IL. $43.89/hr base · $69.60/hr package · effective 04/01/2025.

Journeyman scale on the Springfield-area sheets we hold runs from $38.54 to $43.89 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 Springfield by craft

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

  • Commercial HVAC jobs in Springfield
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Union jobs in Springfield — common questions

Are there union jobs near me in Springfield?

0 trade roles are open across Springfield, IL 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 Springfield?

Start with the IBEW locals based around Springfield 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 Springfield?

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

IBEW Local 193, SMART Local 218 and UA Local 137 are seated in the Springfield 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 Springfield-area sheets we hold runs from $38.54 to $43.89 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 Springfield?

Journeyman scale on the Springfield-area sheets we hold runs from $38.54 to $43.89 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 Springfield job?

No. Both signatory and merit-shop contractors hire across Springfield, IL. 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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