Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Houston, TX runs $29.70 to $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.
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| 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.
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Houston, TX is $29.70 to $42.09/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 211 lists $42.09/hr with a $55.05/hr total package.
UA Local 211, UA Local 68, SMART Local 54 have halls in Houston, TX. 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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