HVAC union pay in Nashville, TN
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Nashville, TN runs $35.37–$46.02/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $81,390 a year at $40.70/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 — Nashville
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 572 pay scale | $46.02 | $65.65 | 05/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination TN20260178, rev. 1 |
| SMART Local 177 pay scale | $35.37 | $51.36 | 05/01/2024 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TN20260178 rev.1 (Building, Davidson County, TN) |
| UA Local 702 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 — Nashville
How much do union HVACs make in Nashville?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Nashville, TN is $35.37–$46.02/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 572 lists $46.02/hr with a $65.65/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Nashville?
UA Local 572, SMART Local 177, UA Local 702 have halls in Nashville, 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.