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.