HVAC union pay in Atlanta, GA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Atlanta, GA runs $41.18/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold, about $82,360 a year at $41.18/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, Atlanta
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 72 pay scale | $41.18 | $58.19 | 08/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination GA20260307, rev. 2 |
| SMART Local 85 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, Atlanta
How much do union HVACs make in Atlanta?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Atlanta, GA is $41.18/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 72 lists $41.18/hr with a $58.19/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Atlanta?
UA Local 72, SMART Local 85 have halls in Atlanta, GA. 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.