HVAC union pay in Detroit, MI
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Detroit, MI runs $38.53–$45.96/hr on the 4 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $84,490 a year at $42.25/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 — Detroit
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 636 pay scale | $45.96 | $89.86 | 05/04/2026 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination MI20260101, rev. 1 |
| UA Local 98 pay scale | $45.34 | $82.55 | 2024-06-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision MI20260101 (Building) |
| SMART Local 80 pay scale | $42.51 | $78.28 | 2024-06-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision MI20260101 (Building) |
| SMART Local 292 pay scale | $38.53 | $69.38 | 10/21/22 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Detroit
How much do union HVACs make in Detroit?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Detroit, MI is $38.53–$45.96/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 636 lists $45.96/hr with a $89.86/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Detroit?
UA Local 636, UA Local 98, SMART Local 80, SMART Local 292 have halls in Detroit, MI. 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.