Hawaii · Cement Mason
Hawaii cement mason prevailing wage, county by county
A cement mason's prevailing wage on Hawaii public works is $85.88 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Cement Mason rate in each Hawaii county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City and County of HonoluluCement Finisher: Journeyperson Cement Finisher · City and County of Honolulu group | $46.85 | $39.03 | $85.88 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS512-5 |
Hawaii CountyCement Finisher: Journeyperson Cement Finisher · City and County of Honolulu group | $46.85 | $39.03 | $85.88 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS512-5 |
Kalawao CountyCement Finisher: Journeyperson Cement Finisher · City and County of Honolulu group | $46.85 | $39.03 | $85.88 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS512-5 |
Kauai CountyCement Finisher: Journeyperson Cement Finisher · City and County of Honolulu group | $46.85 | $39.03 | $85.88 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS512-5 |
Maui CountyCement Finisher: Journeyperson Cement Finisher · City and County of Honolulu group | $46.85 | $39.03 | $85.88 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS512-5 |
Main cement mason classification in each county (Cement finisher: journeyperson cement finisher), 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 cement mason make on prevailing wage in Hawaii?
$85.88 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 | Cement Finisher: Journeyperson Cement Finisher | $46.85 | $85.88 |
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 cement mason pay
What is the cement mason prevailing wage in City and County of Honolulu?
$85.88 an hour: a $46.85 base wage plus $39.03 in fringe benefits, under Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Overtime and every cement mason classification in City and County of Honolulu.
Does cement mason prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In City and County of Honolulu the $85.88 total is a $46.85 base wage plus $39.03 in fringe benefits, about 45% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does cement mason 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 cement masons 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 cement mason rate?
DLIR often publishes the same cement mason rates for several counties. Across Hawaii, the 5 counties with a cement mason 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).