HVAC union pay in New Orleans, LA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in New Orleans, LA runs $34.87/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold — about $69,740 a year at $34.87/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 — New Orleans
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 60 pay scale | $34.87 | $52.66 | 2025-06-02 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination LA20260041 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — New Orleans
How much do union HVACs make in New Orleans?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for New Orleans, LA is $34.87/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 60 lists $34.87/hr with a $52.66/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in New Orleans?
UA Local 60 has its hall in New Orleans, LA. 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.