HVAC union pay in San Antonio, TX
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in San Antonio, TX runs $34.10–$38.97/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $73,070 a year at $36.54/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 — San Antonio
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 142 pay scale | $38.97 | $50.45 | 07/02/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260231 rev.1 (Building, Bexar County, TX) |
| SMART Local 67 pay scale | $34.10 | $50.20 | 07/01/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260231 rev.1 (Building, Bexar County, TX) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — San Antonio
How much do union HVACs make in San Antonio?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for San Antonio, TX is $34.10–$38.97/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 142 lists $38.97/hr with a $50.45/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in San Antonio?
UA Local 142, SMART Local 67 have halls in San Antonio, TX. 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.