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Hawaii utility lineman prevailing wage, county by county
A utility lineman's prevailing wage on Hawaii public works is $108.77 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Electrical Utility Lineman rate in each Hawaii county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City and County of HonoluluElectrician: Outside: Journeyman Lineman · City and County of Honolulu group | $74.28 | $34.49 | $108.77 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-40 |
Hawaii CountyElectrician: Outside: Journeyman Lineman · City and County of Honolulu group | $74.28 | $34.49 | $108.77 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-40 |
Kalawao CountyElectrician: Outside: Journeyman Lineman · City and County of Honolulu group | $74.28 | $34.49 | $108.77 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-40 |
Kauai CountyElectrician: Outside: Journeyman Lineman · City and County of Honolulu group | $74.28 | $34.49 | $108.77 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-40 |
Maui CountyElectrician: Outside: Journeyman Lineman · City and County of Honolulu group | $74.28 | $34.49 | $108.77 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-40 |
Main utility lineman classification in each county (Electrician: outside: journeyman lineman), 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 utility lineman make on prevailing wage in Hawaii?
$108.77 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 | Electrician: Outside: Journeyman Lineman | $74.28 | $108.77 |
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 utility lineman pay
What is the utility lineman prevailing wage in City and County of Honolulu?
$108.77 an hour: a $74.28 base wage plus $34.49 in fringe benefits, under Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Overtime and every utility lineman classification in City and County of Honolulu.
Does utility lineman prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In City and County of Honolulu the $108.77 total is a $74.28 base wage plus $34.49 in fringe benefits, about 32% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does utility lineman 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 utility linemans 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 utility lineman rate?
DLIR often publishes the same utility lineman rates for several counties. Across Hawaii, the 5 counties with a utility lineman 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).