HVAC union pay in San Diego, CA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in San Diego, CA runs $54.32–$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.
HVAC rates by local — San Diego
| 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.
HVAC union pay questions — San Diego
How much do union HVACs make in San Diego?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for San Diego, CA is $54.32–$61.73/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 230 lists $61.73/hr with a $90.19/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in San Diego?
UA Local 230, SMART Local 206 have halls in San Diego, CA. 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.