Sheet Metal union pay in Buffalo, NY
Union sheet metal worker journeyman base pay in Buffalo, NY runs $39.50/hr on the 1 published SMART wage sheet we hold — about $79,000 a year at $39.50/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Sheet Metal rates by local — Buffalo
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sheet Metal union pay questions — Buffalo
How much do union sheet metal workers make in Buffalo?
Journeyman base pay on the published SMART sheets for Buffalo, NY is $39.50/hr, before employer-paid fringes. SMART Local 71 lists $39.50/hr with a $68.68/hr total package.
Which union locals cover sheet metal worker work in Buffalo?
SMART Local 71 has its hall 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.