HVAC union pay in San Francisco, CA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in San Francisco, CA runs $62.76–$91.00/hr on the 5 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $153,760 a year at $76.88/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 Francisco
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 38 pay scale | $91.00 | $91.00 | 8/22/25 | unionpayscales.com |
| UA Local 355 pay scale | $87.75 | $129.84 | 8/22/25 | California DIR general prevailing wage determination SMA-2026-1 |
| UA Local 342 pay scale | $80.50 | $130.95 | 07/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260018, rev. 1 |
| UA Local 467 pay scale | $79.41 | $118.16 | 5/26/24 | unionpayscales.com |
| SMART Local 104 pay scale | $62.76 | $112.10 | 9/21/25 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — San Francisco
How much do union HVACs make in San Francisco?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for San Francisco, CA is $62.76–$91.00/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 38 lists $91.00/hr with a $91.00/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in San Francisco?
UA Local 38, UA Local 355, UA Local 342, UA Local 467, SMART Local 104 have halls in San Francisco, 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.