Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Des Moines, IA runs $39.38 to $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.
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| 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.
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Des Moines, IA is $39.38 to $45.20/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 33 lists $45.20/hr with a $68.45/hr total package.
UA Local 33, SMART Local 45 have halls in Des Moines, IA. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
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.
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