Sheet Metal union pay in Detroit, MI
Union sheet metal worker journeyman base pay in Detroit, MI runs $38.53–$42.51/hr on the 2 published SMART wage sheets we hold — about $81,040 a year at $40.52/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Sheet Metal rates by local — Detroit
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sheet Metal union pay questions — Detroit
How much do union sheet metal workers make in Detroit?
Journeyman base pay on the published SMART sheets for Detroit, MI is $38.53–$42.51/hr, before employer-paid fringes. SMART Local 80 lists $42.51/hr with a $78.28/hr total package.
Which union locals cover sheet metal worker work in Detroit?
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.