HVAC union pay in Philadelphia, PA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Philadelphia, PA runs $70.32–$73.73/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $144,050 a year at $72.03/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 — Philadelphia
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 690 pay scale | $73.73 | $110.99 | 7/25/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| UA Local 420 pay scale | $70.32 | $109.60 | 4/18/25 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Philadelphia
How much do union HVACs make in Philadelphia?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Philadelphia, PA is $70.32–$73.73/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 690 lists $73.73/hr with a $110.99/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Philadelphia?
UA Local 690, UA Local 420 have halls in Philadelphia, PA. 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.