HVAC union pay in Portland, OR
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Portland, OR runs $54.99–$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.
HVAC rates by local — Portland
| 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.
HVAC union pay questions — Portland
How much do union HVACs make in Portland?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Portland, OR is $54.99–$60.77/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 290 lists $60.77/hr with a $95.49/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Portland?
UA Local 290, SMART Local 16 have halls in Portland, OR. 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.