HVAC union pay in Washington, MD
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Washington, MD runs $53.30–$57.30/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $110,600 a year at $55.30/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
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 602 pay scale | $57.30 | $79.74 | 9/23/26 | unionpayscales.com |
| UA Local 5 pay scale | $53.30 | $75.56 | 12/22/25 | unionpayscales.com |
| UA Local 900 hall | No sheet published | — | — | Contact the hall |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Washington
How much do union HVACs make in Washington?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Washington, MD is $53.30–$57.30/hr, before employer-paid fringes. UA Local 602 lists $57.30/hr with a $79.74/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Washington?
UA Local 602, UA Local 5, UA Local 900 have halls in Washington, MD. 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.