Prevailing wage rates in Maui County, Hawaii
DLIR's Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026) sets 139 prevailing wage rates for 41 trades on public works in Maui County. Each trade's main rate runs from $27.34 an hour (termite treater) to $122.07 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Maui County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBoilermaker: Boilermaker / Blacksmith | $42.64 | $33.69 | $76.33 | Feb 16, 2026 | HI-WRS512-1 |
Brick TenderLaborer - Laborer: Mason Tender/Hod Carrier | $44.45 | $27.71 | $72.16 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-77 |
BricklayerMason (Bricklayer): Bricklayer Stonemason Blocksetter | $59.03 | $36.64 | $95.67 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-92 |
CarpenterCarpenter: Journeyman Carpenter (Form/Framer/Rough/Finish) · 2 rates | $56.75 | $30.49 | $87.24 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS512-2 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerFloor Layer (Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile): Journeyperson [Floor Layer] | $45.30 | $35.75 | $81.05 | Mar 1, 2026 | HI-WRS511-65 |
Cement MasonCement Finisher: Journeyperson Cement Finisher · 2 rates | $46.85 | $39.03 | $85.88 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS512-5 |
ChlorinatorChlorinator: Chlorinator | $40.43 | $3.95 | $44.38 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS512-8 |
Diver & TenderDiver - Aqua Lung Diving (Scuba Diver): Scuba Diver (Wet) (up to 30 feet) · 6 rates | $74.54 | $36.71 | $111.25 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS512-10 |
Drapery InstallerDrapery Installer: Drapery Installer | $45.92 | $6.13 | $52.05 | Sep 15, 2026 | HI-WRS512-15 |
DredgerDredging - Clamshell And Hydraulic Suction - Clamshell Or Dipper Dredges: Mechanic or Welder, Watch Engineer [Clamshell or Dipper Dredges] · 18 rates | $62.19 | $36.71 | $98.90 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS512-17 |
Drywall FinisherDrywall Taper/Finisher: Journeyman Taper | $49.54 | $34.30 | $83.84 | Jan 1, 2026 | HI-WRS511-35 |
Drywall Installer / LatherDrywall & Acoustical Worker And Lather: Journeyman [Drywall & Acoustical Worker and Lather] | $57.00 | $30.49 | $87.49 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-34 |
Electrical Utility LinemanElectrician: Outside: Journeyman Lineman · 4 rates | $74.28 | $34.49 | $108.77 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-40 |
ElectricianElectrician: Inside: Journeyman Wireman [Inside] · 3 rates | $60.00 | $34.06 | $94.06 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-37 |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Constructor: Mechanic (5 years and over) [Elevator Constructor] · 2 rates | $76.93 | $45.14 | $122.07 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-43 |
Fence BuilderChain-Link Fence Erector: Chain-Link Fence Erector | $30.90 | $22.00 | $52.90 | Oct 5, 2026 | HI-WRS512-7 |
GlazierGlazier: Journeyperson [Glazier] | $52.50 | $40.95 | $93.45 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-66 |
Gunite WorkerLaborer - Laborer: Gunite or Shotcrete Operator | $44.45 | $27.71 | $72.16 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-76 |
Helicopter Pilot & Hoist OperatorHelicopter Work: Pilot · 3 rates | $64.02 | $36.71 | $100.73 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-68 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Heat And Frost Insulator: Mechanic [Heat and Frost Insulator] | $46.90 | $29.75 | $76.65 | Sep 7, 2025 | HI-WRS511-67 |
IronworkerIron Worker: Journeyman [Iron Worker] | $53.00 | $42.25 | $95.25 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-71 |
LaborerLaborer - Laborer: Laborer I · 10 rates | $43.95 | $27.71 | $71.66 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-72 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLandscape & Irrigation Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation Laborer A · 2 rates | $30.40 | $18.55 | $48.95 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-89 |
Landscape Maintenance LaborerLandscape & Irrigation Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation Maintenance Laborer | $25.00 | $18.55 | $43.55 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-91 |
MillwrightCarpenter: Millwright and Machine Erector | $57.00 | $30.49 | $87.49 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS512-3 |
Operating EngineerEquipment Operator: Group 1 · 34 rates | $59.85 | $36.71 | $96.56 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-44 |
PainterPainter: Journeyperson Painter · 2 rates | $45.85 | $31.18 | $77.03 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-94 |
PlastererPlasterer: Journeyperson [Plasterer] | $54.79 | $39.03 | $93.82 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS513-123 |
Plumber / PipefitterPlumber: Journeyman [Plumber] | $55.53 | $34.58 | $90.11 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS513-124 |
RooferRoofer: Journeyman [Roofer] · 2 rates | $45.55 | $23.30 | $68.85 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS513-125 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Worker: Journeyworker [Sheet Metal Worker] | $53.32 | $34.74 | $88.06 | Aug 30, 2026 | HI-WRS513-128 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Paving - Truck Drivers: Single or Rock Cans Tandem Dump Truck (over 8 yds and under water level) · 12 rates | $60.17 | $37.27 | $97.44 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS513-119 |
Telecommunications TechnicianTelecommunication / Teledata: Technician II (Licensed) · 2 rates | $43.00 | $16.99 | $59.99 | Aug 23, 2026 | HI-WRS513-129 |
Termite TreaterTermite Treater: Termite Treater | $27.34 | $0.00 | $27.34 | Oct 2, 2026 | HI-WRS513-131 |
Terrazzo FinisherTile, Marble And Terrazzo Worker: Terrazzo Base Grinder · 2 rates | $50.19 | $35.55 | $85.74 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-133 |
Tile FinisherTile, Marble And Terrazzo Worker: Certified Terrazzo Floor Grinder, Tile & Marble Helper | $48.64 | $35.55 | $84.19 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-134 |
Tile SetterTile, Marble And Terrazzo Worker: Journeyperson (Tile, Marble & Terrazzo) | $52.00 | $35.55 | $87.55 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-132 |
TuckpointerMason (Bricklayer): Pointer/Caulker Weatherproofer | $59.28 | $36.64 | $95.92 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-93 |
Tunnel WorkerLaborer - Underground Work (Worker In A Raise, Shaft, Or Tunnel): Group 1 · 8 rates | $44.55 | $27.71 | $72.26 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-81 |
Water Well DrillerWater Well Driller: Water Well Driller · 2 rates | $60.00 | $11.03 | $71.03 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-137 |
Window Film & Tinting InstallerWindow Film Installer: Window Film Installer | $26.97 | $5.46 | $32.43 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-140 |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DLIR's notes. 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 against labor.hawaii.gov on October 25, 2026.
Which trades pay the most in Maui County?
Elevator constructor, at $122.07 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DLIR lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$122.07
- Diver & Tender$111.25
- Utility Lineman$108.77
- Helicopter Pilot & Hoist Operator$100.73
- Dredger$98.90
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$97.44
- Operating Engineer$96.56
- Tuckpointer$95.92
- Bricklayer$95.67
- Ironworker$95.25
- Electrician$94.06
- Plasterer$93.82
- Glazier$93.45
- Plumber / Pipefitter$90.11
- Sheet Metal Worker$88.06
- Tile Setter$87.55
- Drywall Installer / Lather$87.49
- Millwright$87.49
- Carpenter$87.24
- Cement Mason$85.88
- Terrazzo Finisher$85.74
- Tile Finisher$84.19
- Drywall Finisher$83.84
- Soft Floor Layer$81.05
- Painter$77.03
- Heat & Frost Insulator$76.65
- Boilermaker$76.33
- Tunnel Worker$72.26
- Brick Tender$72.16
- Gunite Worker$72.16
- Laborer$71.66
- Water Well Driller$71.03
- Roofer$68.85
- Telecom Technician$59.99
- Fence Builder$52.90
- Drapery Installer$52.05
- Landscape Laborer$48.95
- Chlorinator$44.38
- Landscape Maintenance$43.55
- Window Film Installer$32.43
- Termite Treater$27.34
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Maui County?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. Hawaii's rates may not be lower than the Davis-Bacon rates for the same class on federal projects in the state (HRS 104-2(b)(2)). Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to DLIR's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | HI20260001 | 4 | October 15, 2026 |
| Residential | HI20260001 | 4 | October 15, 2026 |
| Highway | HI20260001 | 4 | October 15, 2026 |
| Heavy | HI20260001 | 4 | October 15, 2026 |
Questions about Maui County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Maui County?
$94.06 an hour: a $60.00 base wage plus $34.06 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (Electrician: Inside: Journeyman Wireman [Inside]), under Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Overtime and every electrician rate in Maui County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Maui County?
$71.66 an hour: a $43.95 base wage plus $27.71 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (Laborer - Laborer: Laborer I), under Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Overtime and every laborer rate in Maui County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Maui County, the $122.07 total is a $76.93 base wage plus $45.14 in fringe benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Maui County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: HI20260001 (modification 4, October 15, 2026) for building, residential, highway and heavy construction. Hawaii's rates may not be lower than the Davis-Bacon rates for the same class on federal projects in the state (HRS 104-2(b)(2)).
Does Maui County share its rates with other counties?
For 41 of its 41 trades, yes: DLIR sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 5 counties (the City and County of Honolulu group).