Hawaii · Tunnel Worker
Hawaii tunnel worker prevailing wage, county by county
A tunnel worker's prevailing wage on Hawaii public works is $72.26 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Tunnel Worker rate in each Hawaii county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City and County of HonoluluLaborer - Underground Work (Worker In A Raise, Shaft, Or Tunnel): Group 1 · City and County of Honolulu group | $44.55 | $27.71 | $72.26 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-81 |
Hawaii CountyLaborer - Underground Work (Worker In A Raise, Shaft, Or Tunnel): Group 1 · City and County of Honolulu group | $44.55 | $27.71 | $72.26 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-81 |
Kalawao CountyLaborer - Underground Work (Worker In A Raise, Shaft, Or Tunnel): Group 1 · City and County of Honolulu group | $44.55 | $27.71 | $72.26 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-81 |
Kauai CountyLaborer - Underground Work (Worker In A Raise, Shaft, Or Tunnel): Group 1 · City and County of Honolulu group | $44.55 | $27.71 | $72.26 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-81 |
Maui CountyLaborer - Underground Work (Worker In A Raise, Shaft, Or Tunnel): Group 1 · City and County of Honolulu group | $44.55 | $27.71 | $72.26 | Aug 31, 2026 | HI-WRS511-81 |
Main tunnel worker classification in each county (Laborer - underground work (worker in a raise, shaft, or tunnel): group 1), 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 tunnel worker make on prevailing wage in Hawaii?
$72.26 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 | Laborer - Underground Work (Worker In A Raise, Shaft, Or Tunnel): Group 1 | $44.55 | $72.26 |
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 tunnel worker pay
What is the tunnel worker prevailing wage in City and County of Honolulu?
$72.26 an hour: a $44.55 base wage plus $27.71 in fringe benefits, under Wage Rate Schedule WRS 511 with addenda 512 and 513 (Oct 2, 2026). Overtime and every tunnel worker classification in City and County of Honolulu.
Does tunnel worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In City and County of Honolulu the $72.26 total is a $44.55 base wage plus $27.71 in fringe benefits, about 38% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does tunnel 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 tunnel 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 tunnel worker rate?
DLIR often publishes the same tunnel worker rates for several counties. Across Hawaii, the 5 counties with a tunnel 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).