HVAC union pay in Rockford, IL
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Rockford, IL runs $52.14–$55.54/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $107,680 a year at $53.84/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 — Rockford
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 23 pay scale | $55.54 | $84.42 | 1/20/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| SMART Local 219 pay scale | $52.14 | $90.20 | 6/1/24 | SMART Local 219 wage rate sheet with SMACNA of Northern Illinois |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Rockford
How much do union HVACs make in Rockford?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Rockford, IL is $52.14–$55.54/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 23 lists $55.54/hr with a $84.42/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Rockford?
UA Local 23, SMART Local 219 have halls in Rockford, IL. 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.