HVAC union pay in Albany, NY
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Albany, NY runs $43.68/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold, about $87,360 a year at $43.68/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Local 83 pay scale | $43.68 | $82.25 | 6/1/26 | SMART Local 83, June 1, 2026 wage allocation sheet |
| UA Local 7 hall | No sheet published | - | - | Contact the hall |
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/hr, before employer-paid fringes. SMART Local 83 lists $43.68/hr with a $82.25/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Albany?
SMART Local 83, UA Local 7 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.