HVAC union pay in Louisville, KY
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Louisville, KY runs $40.32–$41.90/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $82,220 a year at $41.11/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 — Louisville
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 502 pay scale | $41.90 | $66.79 | 2024-08-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination KY20260093 |
| SMART Local 110 pay scale | $40.32 | $65.98 | 2025-06-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination KY20260093 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Louisville
How much do union HVACs make in Louisville?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Louisville, KY is $40.32–$41.90/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 502 lists $41.90/hr with a $66.79/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Louisville?
UA Local 502, SMART Local 110 have halls in Louisville, KY. 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.