HVAC union pay in Santa Ana, CA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Santa Ana, CA runs $61.28/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold, about $122,560 a year at $61.28/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, Santa Ana
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 582 pay scale | $61.28 | $94.22 | 09/01/2026 | District Council 16, Master Agreement wages and fringe benefits, September 1, 2026-August 31, 2027 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions, Santa Ana
How much do union HVACs make in Santa Ana?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Santa Ana, CA is $61.28/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 582 lists $61.28/hr with a $94.22/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Santa Ana?
UA Local 582 has its hall in Santa Ana, 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.