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Hawaii ironworker prevailing wage, county by county
An ironworker's prevailing wage on Hawaii public works is $95.25 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Ironworker rate in each Hawaii county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City and County of HonoluluIron Worker: Journeyman [Iron Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.00 | $42.25 | $95.25 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-71 |
Hawaii CountyIron Worker: Journeyman [Iron Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.00 | $42.25 | $95.25 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-71 |
Kalawao CountyIron Worker: Journeyman [Iron Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.00 | $42.25 | $95.25 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-71 |
Kauai CountyIron Worker: Journeyman [Iron Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.00 | $42.25 | $95.25 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-71 |
Maui CountyIron Worker: Journeyman [Iron Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.00 | $42.25 | $95.25 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-71 |
Main ironworker classification in each county (Iron worker: journeyman [iron worker]), 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 an ironworker make on prevailing wage in Hawaii?
$95.25 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
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 ironworker pay
What is the ironworker prevailing wage in City and County of Honolulu?
$95.25 an hour: a $53.00 base wage plus $42.25 in fringe benefits, under Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Overtime and every ironworker classification in City and County of Honolulu.
Does ironworker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In City and County of Honolulu the $95.25 total is a $53.00 base wage plus $42.25 in fringe benefits, about 44% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does ironworker 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 ironworkers 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 ironworker rate?
DLIR often publishes the same ironworker rates for several counties. Across Hawaii, the 5 counties with an ironworker 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).