HVAC union pay in Milwaukee, WI
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Milwaukee, WI runs $55.58–$64.48/hr on the 3 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $120,060 a year at $60.03/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 — Milwaukee
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 75 pay scale | $64.48 | $64.48 | 8/14/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| UA Local 601 pay scale | $60.13 | $88.51 | 6/26/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| SMART Local 18 pay scale | $55.58 | $83.25 | 3/5/25 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Milwaukee
How much do union HVACs make in Milwaukee?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Milwaukee, WI is $55.58–$64.48/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 75 lists $64.48/hr with a $64.48/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Milwaukee?
UA Local 75, UA Local 601, SMART Local 18 have halls in Milwaukee, WI. 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.