Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Baton Rouge, LA runs $30.38 to $32.42/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold, about $62,800 a year at $31.40/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
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| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 198 pay scale | $32.42 | $48.92 | 2022-12-08 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination LA20260035 |
| SMART Local 214 pay scale | $30.38 | $44.58 | 2024-01-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination LA20260035 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Baton Rouge, LA is $30.38 to $32.42/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 198 lists $32.42/hr with a $48.92/hr total package.
UA Local 198, SMART Local 214 have halls in Baton Rouge, LA. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
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.
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