HVAC union pay in Baton Rouge, LA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Baton Rouge, LA runs $30.38–$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.
HVAC rates by local — Baton Rouge
| 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.
HVAC union pay questions — Baton Rouge
How much do union HVACs make in Baton Rouge?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Baton Rouge, LA is $30.38–$32.42/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 198 lists $32.42/hr with a $48.92/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Baton Rouge?
UA Local 198, SMART Local 214 have halls in Baton Rouge, LA. 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.