HVAC union pay in Rochester, NY
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Rochester, NY runs $42.68–$43.01/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $85,690 a year at $42.85/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 — Rochester
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Local 46 pay scale | $43.01 | $71.67 | 05/05/2025 | DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination NY20260010 |
| UA Local 13 pay scale | $42.68 | $70.56 | 05/06/2025 | DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination NY20260010 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Rochester
How much do union HVACs make in Rochester?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Rochester, NY is $42.68–$43.01/hr, before employer-paid fringes. SMART Local 46 lists $43.01/hr with a $71.67/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Rochester?
SMART Local 46, UA Local 13 have halls in Rochester, NY. 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.