HVAC union pay in Seattle, WA
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Seattle, WA runs $60.72–$75.21/hr on the 3 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $135,930 a year at $67.97/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 — Seattle
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 32 pay scale | $75.21 | $109.09 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination WA20260022, rev. 1 |
| SMART Local 66 pay scale | $69.86 | $103.25 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) |
| UA Local 26 pay scale | $60.72 | $94.87 | 06/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination WA20260103, rev. 2 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Seattle
How much do union HVACs make in Seattle?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Seattle, WA is $60.72–$75.21/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 32 lists $75.21/hr with a $109.09/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Seattle?
UA Local 32, SMART Local 66, UA Local 26 have halls in Seattle, WA. 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.