Sheet Metal union pay in New York, NY
Union sheet metal worker journeyman base pay in New York, NY runs $55.29–$60.00/hr on the 3 published SMART wage sheets we hold — about $115,290 a year at $57.64/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Sheet Metal rates by local — New York
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Local 137 pay scale | $60.00 | $132.97 | 08/01/2024 | SMART Local 137 New York Journeymen Wage & Benefit Chart |
| SMART Local 28 pay scale | $57.08 | $117.78 | 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027 | SMART Local 28 — Know Your Wages |
| SMART Local 38 pay scale | $55.29 | $102.72 | 07/01/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD NY20260020, rev 2 (Building, New York) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Sheet Metal union pay questions — New York
How much do union sheet metal workers make in New York?
Journeyman base pay on the published SMART sheets for New York, NY is $55.29–$60.00/hr, before employer-paid fringes. SMART Local 137 lists $60.00/hr with a $132.97/hr total package.
Which union locals cover sheet metal worker work in New York?
SMART Local 137, SMART Local 28, SMART Local 38 have halls in New York, NY. 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.