Union HVAC journeyman base pay in San Diego, CA runs $54.32 to $61.73/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold, about $116,050 a year at $58.03/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
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| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 230 pay scale | $61.73 | $90.19 | 8/22/25 | California DIR prevailing wage determination SDI-2025-2 |
| SMART Local 206 pay scale | $54.32 | $86.44 | 2026-01-01 | SMART Local 206 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for San Diego, CA is $54.32 to $61.73/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 230 lists $61.73/hr with a $90.19/hr total package.
UA Local 230, SMART Local 206 have halls in San Diego, CA. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
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.
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