Sheet Metal union pay in Albany, NY
Union sheet metal worker journeyman base pay in Albany, NY runs $43.68/hr on the 1 published 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.
Sheet Metal rates by local — Albany
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sheet Metal union pay questions — Albany
How much do union sheet metal workers make in Albany?
Journeyman base pay on the published 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 sheet metal worker work in Albany?
SMART Local 83 has its hall 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.