HVAC union pay in Reno, NV
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Reno, NV runs $42.13–$53.38/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $95,510 a year at $47.76/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 — Reno
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 350 pay scale | $53.38 | $80.67 | 08/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination NV20260040, rev. 1 |
| SMART Local 26 pay scale | $42.13 | $44.63 | 10/21/22 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Reno
How much do union HVACs make in Reno?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Reno, NV is $42.13–$53.38/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 350 lists $53.38/hr with a $80.67/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Reno?
UA Local 350, SMART Local 26 have halls in Reno, NV. 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.