Hawaii · Tile Setter
Hawaii tile setter prevailing wage, county by county
A tile setter's prevailing wage on Hawaii public works is $87.55 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Tile Setter rate in each Hawaii county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City and County of HonoluluTile, Marble And Terrazzo Worker: Journeyperson (Tile, Marble & Terrazzo) · City and County of Honolulu group | $52.00 | $35.55 | $87.55 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-132 |
Hawaii CountyTile, Marble And Terrazzo Worker: Journeyperson (Tile, Marble & Terrazzo) · City and County of Honolulu group | $52.00 | $35.55 | $87.55 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-132 |
Kalawao CountyTile, Marble And Terrazzo Worker: Journeyperson (Tile, Marble & Terrazzo) · City and County of Honolulu group | $52.00 | $35.55 | $87.55 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-132 |
Kauai CountyTile, Marble And Terrazzo Worker: Journeyperson (Tile, Marble & Terrazzo) · City and County of Honolulu group | $52.00 | $35.55 | $87.55 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-132 |
Maui CountyTile, Marble And Terrazzo Worker: Journeyperson (Tile, Marble & Terrazzo) · City and County of Honolulu group | $52.00 | $35.55 | $87.55 | Sep 14, 2026 | HI-WRS511-132 |
Main tile setter classification in each county (Tile, marble and terrazzo worker: journeyperson (tile, marble & terrazzo)), 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 tile setter make on prevailing wage in Hawaii?
$87.55 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 | Tile, Marble And Terrazzo Worker: Journeyperson (Tile, Marble & Terrazzo) | $52.00 | $87.55 |
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 tile setter pay
What is the tile setter prevailing wage in City and County of Honolulu?
$87.55 an hour: a $52.00 base wage plus $35.55 in fringe benefits, under Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Overtime and every tile setter classification in City and County of Honolulu.
Does tile setter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In City and County of Honolulu the $87.55 total is a $52.00 base wage plus $35.55 in fringe benefits, about 41% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does tile setter 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 tile setters 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 tile setter rate?
DLIR often publishes the same tile setter rates for several counties. Across Hawaii, the 5 counties with a tile setter 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).