HVAC union pay in Baltimore, MD
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Baltimore, MD runs $51.13/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold — about $102,260 a year at $51.13/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 — Baltimore
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 486 pay scale | $51.13 | $75.50 | 7/31/26 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Baltimore
How much do union HVACs make in Baltimore?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Baltimore, MD is $51.13/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 486 lists $51.13/hr with a $75.50/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Baltimore?
UA Local 486 has its hall in Baltimore, MD. 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.