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Hawaii carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage, county by county
A carpet and soft floor layer's prevailing wage on Hawaii public works is $81.05 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Carpet & Soft Floor Layer rate in each Hawaii county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City and County of HonoluluFloor Layer (Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile): Journeyperson [Floor Layer] · City and County of Honolulu group | $45.30 | $35.75 | $81.05 | Mar 1, 2026 | HI-WRS511-65 |
Hawaii CountyFloor Layer (Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile): Journeyperson [Floor Layer] · City and County of Honolulu group | $45.30 | $35.75 | $81.05 | Mar 1, 2026 | HI-WRS511-65 |
Kalawao CountyFloor Layer (Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile): Journeyperson [Floor Layer] · City and County of Honolulu group | $45.30 | $35.75 | $81.05 | Mar 1, 2026 | HI-WRS511-65 |
Kauai CountyFloor Layer (Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile): Journeyperson [Floor Layer] · City and County of Honolulu group | $45.30 | $35.75 | $81.05 | Mar 1, 2026 | HI-WRS511-65 |
Maui CountyFloor Layer (Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile): Journeyperson [Floor Layer] · City and County of Honolulu group | $45.30 | $35.75 | $81.05 | Mar 1, 2026 | HI-WRS511-65 |
Main carpet and soft floor layer classification in each county (Floor layer (carpet, linoleum & soft tile): journeyperson [floor layer]), Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Hawaii doesn't lock rates at bid: increases apply to contracts already under way from the date DLIR publishes them (HRS 104-2(b)(3)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a carpet and soft floor layer make on prevailing wage in Hawaii?
$81.05 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| City and County of Honolulu group, 5 localities: Hawaii, Honolulu, Kalawao, Kauai, Maui | Floor Layer (Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile): Journeyperson [Floor Layer] | $45.30 | $81.05 |
1 group of counties with identical DLIR rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
DLIR's Wage Rate Schedule lists journeyworker rates. Apprentice rates are in the separate Apprentice Schedule and apply only to apprentices individually registered with DLIR under a registered program (HAR 12-22-6). R&S: (808) 586-8799.
Questions about Hawaii carpet and soft floor layer pay
What is the carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage in City and County of Honolulu?
$81.05 an hour: a $45.30 base wage plus $35.75 in fringe benefits, under Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Overtime and every carpet and soft floor layer classification in City and County of Honolulu.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In City and County of Honolulu the $81.05 total is a $45.30 base wage plus $35.75 in fringe benefits, about 44% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage pay overtime in Hawaii?
Work on Saturday, Sunday, a state holiday, or over 8 hours on any other day pays at least 1½ times the basic hourly rate plus fringe benefits at straight time (HRS 104-1; 104-2(c)). DLIR's remark 13 adds double time on listed days for some trades and triple time on Labor Day for others. The dollar figures here are computed from those rules.
Do apprentice carpet and soft floor layers get this rate?
DLIR's Wage Rate Schedule lists journeyworker rates. Apprentice rates are in the separate Apprentice Schedule and apply only to apprentices individually registered with DLIR under a registered program (HAR 12-22-6). R&S: (808) 586-8799.
Why do some counties have the same carpet and soft floor layer rate?
DLIR often publishes the same carpet and soft floor layer rates for several counties. Across Hawaii, the 5 counties with a carpet and soft floor layer rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the City and County of Honolulu group).