HVAC union pay in Minneapolis, MN
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Minneapolis, MN runs $51.02–$54.19/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $105,210 a year at $52.61/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 — Minneapolis
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 539 pay scale | $54.19 | $100.99 | 05/01/2026 | Pipefitters Local 539 (official union site) |
| UA Local 15 pay scale | $51.02 | $94.73 | 05/01/2026 | Pipe Trades Services MN - Plumbers Local 15 Wage Sheet |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Minneapolis
How much do union HVACs make in Minneapolis?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Minneapolis, MN is $51.02–$54.19/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 539 lists $54.19/hr with a $100.99/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Minneapolis?
UA Local 539, UA Local 15 have halls in Minneapolis, MN. 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.