HVAC union pay in Cedar Rapids, IA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Cedar Rapids, IA runs $44.27–$47.18/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $91,450 a year at $45.73/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 — Cedar Rapids
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 125 pay scale | $47.18 | $69.78 | 6/26/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| SMART Local 263 pay scale | $44.27 | $65.81 | 7/31/26 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Cedar Rapids
How much do union HVACs make in Cedar Rapids?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Cedar Rapids, IA is $44.27–$47.18/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 125 lists $47.18/hr with a $69.78/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Cedar Rapids?
UA Local 125, SMART Local 263 have halls in Cedar Rapids, IA. 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.