HVAC union pay in Albuquerque, NM
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Albuquerque, NM runs $37.50–$44.32/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $81,820 a year at $40.91/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 — Albuquerque
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 412 pay scale | $44.32 | $60.02 | 4/18/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| SMART Local 49 pay scale | $37.50 | $56.01 | 1/1/24 | U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon general wage determination NM20260013 (rev 1), building construction, SHEE0049-012 01/01/2024: base rate $37.50 plus printed fringes $18.51 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Albuquerque
How much do union HVACs make in Albuquerque?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Albuquerque, NM is $37.50–$44.32/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 412 lists $44.32/hr with a $60.02/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Albuquerque?
UA Local 412, SMART Local 49 have halls in Albuquerque, NM. 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.