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Hawaii sheet metal worker prevailing wage, county by county
A sheet metal worker's prevailing wage on Hawaii public works is $88.06 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Sheet Metal Worker rate in each Hawaii county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City and County of HonoluluSheet Metal Worker: Journeyworker [Sheet Metal Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.32 | $34.74 | $88.06 | Aug 30, 2026 | HI-WRS513-128 |
Hawaii CountySheet Metal Worker: Journeyworker [Sheet Metal Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.32 | $34.74 | $88.06 | Aug 30, 2026 | HI-WRS513-128 |
Kalawao CountySheet Metal Worker: Journeyworker [Sheet Metal Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.32 | $34.74 | $88.06 | Aug 30, 2026 | HI-WRS513-128 |
Kauai CountySheet Metal Worker: Journeyworker [Sheet Metal Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.32 | $34.74 | $88.06 | Aug 30, 2026 | HI-WRS513-128 |
Maui CountySheet Metal Worker: Journeyworker [Sheet Metal Worker] · City and County of Honolulu group | $53.32 | $34.74 | $88.06 | Aug 30, 2026 | HI-WRS513-128 |
Main sheet metal worker classification in each county (Sheet metal worker: journeyworker [sheet metal 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 a sheet metal worker make on prevailing wage in Hawaii?
$88.06 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 | Sheet Metal Worker: Journeyworker [Sheet Metal Worker] | $53.32 | $88.06 |
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 sheet metal worker pay
What is the sheet metal worker prevailing wage in City and County of Honolulu?
$88.06 an hour: a $53.32 base wage plus $34.74 in fringe benefits, under Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Overtime and every sheet metal worker classification in City and County of Honolulu.
Does sheet metal worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In City and County of Honolulu the $88.06 total is a $53.32 base wage plus $34.74 in fringe benefits, about 39% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does sheet metal worker 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 sheet metal workers 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 sheet metal worker rate?
DLIR often publishes the same sheet metal worker rates for several counties. Across Hawaii, the 5 counties with a sheet metal worker 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).