Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Milwaukee, WI runs $58.92 to $60.05/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold, about $118,970 a year at $59.49/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 75 pay scale | $60.05 | $87.95 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination WI20260001, rev. 1 |
| UA Local 601 pay scale | $58.92 | $90.26 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination WI20260001, rev. 1 |
| SMART Local 18 hall | No sheet published | - | - | Contact the hall |
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 Milwaukee, WI is $58.92 to $60.05/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 75 lists $60.05/hr with a $87.95/hr total package.
UA Local 75, UA Local 601, SMART Local 18 have halls in Milwaukee, WI. 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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