HVAC union pay in Des Moines, IA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Des Moines, IA runs $39.38–$45.20/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $84,580 a year at $42.29/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 — Des Moines
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 33 pay scale | $45.20 | $68.45 | 2025-06-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071 |
| SMART Local 45 pay scale | $39.38 | $64.33 | 2024-06-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Des Moines
How much do union HVACs make in Des Moines?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Des Moines, IA is $39.38–$45.20/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 33 lists $45.20/hr with a $68.45/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Des Moines?
UA Local 33, SMART Local 45 have halls in Des Moines, 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.