HVAC union pay in Austin, TX
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Austin, TX runs $37.15/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold — about $74,300 a year at $37.15/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 — Austin
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 286 pay scale | $37.15 | $54.07 | 09/01/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260271 rev.1 (Building, Travis County, TX) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Austin
How much do union HVACs make in Austin?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Austin, TX is $37.15/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 286 lists $37.15/hr with a $54.07/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Austin?
UA Local 286 has its hall in Austin, TX. 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.