Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Portland, OR runs $54.99 to $60.77/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold, about $115,760 a year at $57.88/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 290 pay scale | $60.77 | $95.49 | 04/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) |
| SMART Local 16 pay scale | $54.99 | $88.91 | 07/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) |
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 Portland, OR is $54.99 to $60.77/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 290 lists $60.77/hr with a $95.49/hr total package.
UA Local 290, SMART Local 16 have halls in Portland, OR. 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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