Hawaii Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Hawaii: 1 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 7 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Hawaii. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in Hawaii: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber, Pipefitter, Steamfitter & Sprinkler Fitter | $53.83 | $53.83 | $53.83 | 1 |
| Painters: Sandblaster; Spray | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.05 | 1 |
| Cement Masons: Trowel Machine Operators | $44.27 | $44.27 | $44.27 | 1 |
| Roofers | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.55 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $50.16 | $50.16 | $50.16 | 1 |
| Bricklayers and Stonemasons | $48.03 | $48.03 | $48.03 | 1 |
| Drywall and Acoustical Workers and Lathers | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.75 | 1 |
| Boilermaker | $49.37 | $49.37 | $49.37 | 1 |
| Bricklayer: Pointers, Caulkers and Weatherproofers | $48.28 | $48.28 | $48.28 | 1 |
| Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Worker | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 | 1 |
| Carpenters: Power Saw Operators | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.65 | 1 |
| Carpenters: Millwrights and Machine Erectors | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.75 | 1 |
| Electricians: Telecommunication Worker | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| Electricians: Cable Splicers | $63.90 | $63.90 | $63.90 | 1 |
| Electricians | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.55 | 1 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in Hawaii: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $17.67 | $19.50 | $21.17 | 3 |
| Guard I | $20.08 | $20.61 | $22.06 | 3 |
| Guard II | $22.46 | $23.06 | $24.68 | 3 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $26.58 | $28.66 | $30.76 | 3 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $21.41 | $22.38 | $23.35 | 3 |
| Laborer | $18.71 | $21.68 | $22.83 | 4 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $22.13 | $22.77 | 4 |
| General Clerk I | $16.24 | $16.34 | $17.96 | 3 |
| Secretary I | $19.87 | $19.98 | $21.55 | 3 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $36.56 | $41.17 | $56.55 | 4 |
| Environmental Technician | $28.13 | $29.31 | $33.38 | 4 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $37.36 | $37.36 | 4 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $23.92 | $24.41 | $28.65 | 4 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $28.52 | $29.70 | $30.49 | 4 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $18.39 | $18.87 | $21.03 | 3 |
Building, Heavy, Highway and Residential construction wage determinations (1)
- 5 Counties in Hawaii HI20260001
Service Contract Act wage determinations (7)
- 2015-5689 7 Counties in Hawaii, 340 occupations
- 2015-5691 Hawaii and Kauai Counties, Hawaii, 340 occupations
- 2015-5739 Kalawao and Maui Counties, Hawaii, 340 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 2017-0645 Hawaii and Kauai Counties, Hawaii, 2 occupations
- 2017-0643 5 Counties in Hawaii, 2 occupations
- 2000-0085 5 Counties in Hawaii, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in Hawaii?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Hawaii's wage determinations is $19.50 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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