HVAC union pay in Columbus, OH
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Columbus, OH runs $53.00/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold — about $106,000 a year at $53.00/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 — Columbus
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 189 pay scale | $53.00 | $77.25 | 8/3/25 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Columbus
How much do union HVACs make in Columbus?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Columbus, OH is $53.00/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 189 lists $53.00/hr with a $77.25/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Columbus?
UA Local 189 has its hall in Columbus, 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.