HVAC union pay in Knoxville, TN
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Knoxville, TN runs $36.00/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold — about $72,000 a year at $36.00/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 — Knoxville
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 102 pay scale | $36.00 | $53.02 | 05/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination TN20260182, rev. 1 |
| SMART Local 555 hall | No sheet published | — | — | Contact the hall |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Knoxville
How much do union HVACs make in Knoxville?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Knoxville, TN is $36.00/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 102 lists $36.00/hr with a $53.02/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Knoxville?
UA Local 102, SMART Local 555 have halls in Knoxville, TN. 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.