HVAC union pay in Indianapolis, IN
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Indianapolis, IN runs $40.19–$50.05/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $90,240 a year at $45.12/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 — Indianapolis
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 440 pay scale | $50.05 | $70.44 | 2025-06-04 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IN20260002 |
| SMART Local 20 pay scale | $40.19 | $67.52 | 2025-07-01 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IN20260002 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Indianapolis
How much do union HVACs make in Indianapolis?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Indianapolis, IN is $40.19–$50.05/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 440 lists $50.05/hr with a $70.44/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Indianapolis?
UA Local 440, SMART Local 20 have halls in Indianapolis, IN. 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.