HVAC union pay in Syracuse, NY
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Syracuse, NY runs $45.06–$48.26/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $93,320 a year at $46.66/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 — Syracuse
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 81 pay scale | $48.26 | $74.13 | 7/20/25 | unionpayscales.com |
| SMART Local 58 pay scale | $45.06 | $75.77 | 05/01/2025 | DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination NY20260026 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Syracuse
How much do union HVACs make in Syracuse?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Syracuse, NY is $45.06–$48.26/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 81 lists $48.26/hr with a $74.13/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Syracuse?
UA Local 81, SMART Local 58 have halls in Syracuse, NY. 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.