HVAC union pay in Albany, NY
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Albany, NY runs $43.68–$57.56/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $101,240 a year at $50.62/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
HVAC rates by local — Albany
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 7 pay scale | $57.56 | $86.11 | 8/11/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| SMART Local 83 pay scale | $43.68 | $82.25 | 06/01/2026 | SMART Local 83 Journeyman Wage Sheet |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Albany
How much do union HVACs make in Albany?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Albany, NY is $43.68–$57.56/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 7 lists $57.56/hr with a $86.11/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Albany?
UA Local 7, SMART Local 83 have halls in Albany, NY. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
Is this the contract rate or a prevailing wage?
Each rate is labelled with its source. Some come from the local's own wage sheet; others come from a DOL Davis-Bacon determination, which is a prevailing wage and not necessarily the CBA rate. Gulfstream does not set union rates.