Sheet Metal union pay in Portland, OR
Union sheet metal worker journeyman base pay in Portland, OR runs $54.99/hr on the 1 published SMART wage sheet we hold — about $109,980 a year at $54.99/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Sheet Metal rates by local — Portland
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sheet Metal union pay questions — Portland
How much do union sheet metal workers make in Portland?
Journeyman base pay on the published SMART sheets for Portland, OR is $54.99/hr, before employer-paid fringes. SMART Local 16 lists $54.99/hr with a $88.91/hr total package.
Which union locals cover sheet metal worker work in Portland?
SMART Local 16 has its hall 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.