HVAC union pay in Washington DC, DC
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Washington DC, DC runs $53.42/hr on the 1 published UA and SMART wage sheet we hold — about $106,840 a year at $53.42/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 — Washington DC
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Local 100 pay scale | $53.42 | $76.62 | 11/1/25 | U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon general wage determination DC20260002 (rev 3), building construction, SHEE0100-015 11/01/2025: base rate $53.42 plus printed fringes $23.20 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Washington DC
How much do union HVACs make in Washington DC?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Washington DC, DC is $53.42/hr, before employer-paid fringes. SMART Local 100 lists $53.42/hr with a $76.62/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Washington DC?
SMART Local 100 has its hall in Washington DC, DC. 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.