Union HVAC journeyman base pay in San Jose, CA runs $36.01 to $87.75/hr on the 4 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold, about $123,760 a year at $61.88/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 467 pay scale | $87.75 | $129.19 | 07/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260018, rev. 8 |
| UA Local 342 pay scale | $80.50 | $130.95 | 07/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260018, rev. 1 |
| UA Local 393 pay scale | $68.76 | $115.39 | 07/01/2021 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260018, rev. 8 |
| UA Local 355 pay scale | $36.01 | $54.51 | 07/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination CA20260018, rev. 8 |
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 Jose, CA is $36.01 to $87.75/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 467 lists $87.75/hr with a $129.19/hr total package.
UA Local 467, UA Local 342, UA Local 393, UA Local 355 have halls in San Jose, 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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