Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Philadelphia, PA runs $72.52 to $73.73/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold, about $146,250 a year at $73.13/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
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| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 690 pay scale | $73.73 | $113.59 | 05/01/2026 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination PA20260003, rev. 2 |
| UA Local 420 pay scale | $72.52 | $117.10 | 05/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination PA20260003, rev. 2 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Philadelphia, PA is $72.52 to $73.73/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 690 lists $73.73/hr with a $113.59/hr total package.
UA Local 690, UA Local 420 have halls in Philadelphia, PA. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
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.
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