HVAC union pay in Waco, TX
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Waco, TX runs $32.85/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold — about $65,700 a year at $32.85/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 — Waco
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 529 pay scale | $32.85 | $43.59 | 8/31/25 | unionpayscales.com |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Waco
How much do union HVACs make in Waco?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Waco, TX is $32.85/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 529 lists $32.85/hr with a $43.59/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Waco?
UA Local 529 has its hall in Waco, TX. 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.