HVAC union pay in Houston, TX
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Houston, TX runs $29.70–$42.09/hr on the 3 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $71,790 a year at $35.90/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 — Houston
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 211 pay scale | $42.09 | $55.05 | 10/01/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260253 rev.1 (Building, Harris County, TX) |
| UA Local 68 pay scale | $39.98 | $51.59 | 10/01/2024 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination TX20260253, rev. 1 |
| SMART Local 54 pay scale | $29.70 | $43.55 | 04/01/2020 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260253 rev.1 (Building, Harris County, TX) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Houston
How much do union HVACs make in Houston?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Houston, TX is $29.70–$42.09/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 211 lists $42.09/hr with a $55.05/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Houston?
UA Local 211, UA Local 68, SMART Local 54 have halls in Houston, TX. 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.