HVAC union pay in Buffalo, NY
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Buffalo, NY runs $39.50–$42.20/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $81,700 a year at $40.85/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 — Buffalo
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 22 pay scale | $42.20 | $72.00 | 2024-04-29 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination NY20260050 |
| SMART Local 71 pay scale | $39.50 | $68.68 | 2024-05-27 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination NY20260050 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Buffalo
How much do union HVACs make in Buffalo?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Buffalo, NY is $39.50–$42.20/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 22 lists $42.20/hr with a $72.00/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Buffalo?
UA Local 22, SMART Local 71 have halls in Buffalo, NY. 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.