HVAC union pay in Orange County, CA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Orange County, CA runs $58.28/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold — about $116,560 a year at $58.28/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 — Orange County
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 582 pay scale | $58.28 | $84.54 | 9/12/25 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Orange County
How much do union HVACs make in Orange County?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Orange County, CA is $58.28/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 582 lists $58.28/hr with a $84.54/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Orange County?
UA Local 582 has its hall in Orange County, CA. 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.