HVAC union pay in Cleveland, OH
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Cleveland, OH runs $43.06–$44.86/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $87,920 a year at $43.96/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 — Cleveland
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 55 pay scale | $44.86 | $74.89 | 2025-05-05 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon Wage Determination OH20260074 |
| SMART Local 33 pay scale | $43.06 | $73.17 | 2024-05-01 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon Wage Determination OH20260074 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Cleveland
How much do union HVACs make in Cleveland?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Cleveland, OH is $43.06–$44.86/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 55 lists $44.86/hr with a $74.89/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Cleveland?
UA Local 55, SMART Local 33 have halls in Cleveland, OH. 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.