HVAC union pay in Denver, CO
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Denver, CO runs $43.05–$47.23/hr on the 3 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $90,280 a year at $45.14/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 — Denver
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 3 pay scale | $47.23 | $68.91 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) |
| UA Local 208 pay scale | $45.40 | $67.51 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) |
| SMART Local 9 pay scale | $43.05 | $65.70 | 07/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Denver
How much do union HVACs make in Denver?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Denver, CO is $43.05–$47.23/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 3 lists $47.23/hr with a $68.91/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Denver?
UA Local 3, UA Local 208, SMART Local 9 have halls in Denver, CO. 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.