Building Construction — Kauai, Hawaii
WD HI20260001-17967-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 0.50 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/O in Kauai, Hawaii (construction type: building) is $57.66/hr base + $35.68/hr fringe = $93.34/hr total package (WD HI20260001-17967-bld, Rev. 2).
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WD Number: HI20260001-17967-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: Hawaii (HI)
County: Kauai
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 126
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/O | $57.66 | $35.68 | $93.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $61.02 | $35.68 | $96.70 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $60.66 | $35.68 | $96.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $60.30 | $35.68 | $95.98 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $60.15 | $35.68 | $95.83 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $60.00 | $35.68 | $95.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $59.71 | $35.68 | $95.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $59.49 | $35.68 | $95.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $59.17 | $35.68 | $94.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $58.52 | $35.68 | $94.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $57.94 | $35.68 | $93.62 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $57.77 | $35.68 | $93.45 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $60.60 | $35.68 | $96.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $60.45 | $35.68 | $96.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $59.90 | $35.68 | $95.58 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $59.79 | $35.68 | $95.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $59.47 | $35.68 | $95.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $58.07 | $35.68 | $93.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1.75 | $57.96 | $35.68 | $93.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - TUNNEL WORK, GROUP 12: CLAMSHELL OR DIPPER OPERATOR; DERRICKS; DRILL RIGS; MULTI-PROP | $60.96 | $35.68 | $96.64 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND OTHER SELF-PROPELLED, SIT-DOWN OPERATED MACHINES NOT LISTED UNDER LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE LABORER; CHEMICAL SPRAYING USING SELF-PROPELL | $29.40 | $17.15 | $46.55 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OVE | $59.94 | $35.68 | $95.62 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OVE | $59.60 | $35.68 | $95.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OVE | $58.21 | $35.68 | $93.89 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OVE | $61.32 | $35.68 | $97.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OVE | $60.24 | $35.68 | $95.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OVE | $60.01 | $35.68 | $95.69 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OVE | $58.82 | $35.68 | $94.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OVE | $58.51 | $35.68 | $94.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND/OR LEADS OF 130 FEET UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 180 FEET 0.75 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OF 180 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 FEET 1.15 BOOMS AND/OR LEADS OVE | $58.24 | $35.68 | $93.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR | $46.90 | $29.75 | $76.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $49.37 | $31.25 | $80.62 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYERS AND STONEMASONS | $48.03 | $32.23 | $80.26 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: (CARPENTERS; HARDWOOD FLOOR LAYERS; PATENT SCAFFOLD ERECTORS; PILEDRIVERS; PNEUMATIC NAILERS; WOOD SHINGLERS AND TRANSIT AND/OR LAYOUT MAN | $55.50 | $29.81 | $85.31 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: MILLWRIGHTS AND MACHINE ERECTORS | $55.75 | $29.81 | $85.56 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: POWER SAW OPERATORS | $55.65 | $29.81 | $85.46 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASONS | $44.12 | $33.63 | $77.75 Top 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASONS: TROWEL MACHINE OPERATORS | $44.27 | $33.63 | $77.90 Top 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER | $72.35 | $35.68 | $108.03 Above median +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER | $81.72 | $35.68 | $117.40 Top 10% +158% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER TENDER: OTHER THAN AQUA LUNG | $59.94 | $35.68 | $95.62 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER: OTHER THAN AQUA LUNG | $81.72 | $35.68 | $117.40 Top 10% +158% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRAPERY INSTALLER | $13.60 | $1.20 | $14.80 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: BOAT DECKHAND | $57.94 | $35.68 | $93.62 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: BOAT OPERATOR | $60.15 | $35.68 | $95.83 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: MASTER BOAT OPERATOR | $60.30 | $35.68 | $95.98 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, CLAMSHELL OR DIPPER DREDGING: GROUP 1: CLAMSHELL OR DIPPER OPERATOR | $60.66 | $35.68 | $96.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, CLAMSHELL OR DIPPER DREDGING: GROUP 2: MECHANIC OR WELDER; WATCH ENGINEER | $60.00 | $35.68 | $95.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, CLAMSHELL OR DIPPER DREDGING: GROUP 3: BARGE MATE; DECKMATE | $59.60 | $35.68 | $95.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, CLAMSHELL OR DIPPER DREDGING: GROUP 4: BARGEMAN; DECKHAND; FIREMAN; OILER. HYDRAULIC SUCTION DREDGING CLASSIFICATIONS | $57.94 | $35.68 | $93.62 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, DERRICKS: GROUP 1: OPERATORS | $60.66 | $35.68 | $96.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, DERRICKS: GROUP 2: SAURMAN TYPE DRAGLINE | $60.00 | $35.68 | $95.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, DERRICKS: GROUP 3: DECKMATE; SAURMAN TYPE DRAGLINE | $59.60 | $35.68 | $95.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, DERRICKS: GROUP 4: DECKHAND, FIREMAN, OILER | $57.94 | $35.68 | $93.62 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, HYDRAULIC SUCTION DREDGES: GROUP 1: LEVERMAN | $60.30 | $35.68 | $95.98 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, HYDRAULIC SUCTION DREDGES: GROUP 2: WATCH ENGINEER | $60.15 | $35.68 | $95.83 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, HYDRAULIC SUCTION DREDGES: GROUP 3: MECHANIC OR WELDER | $60.00 | $35.68 | $95.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, HYDRAULIC SUCTION DREDGES: GROUP 4: DOZER OPERATOR | $59.94 | $35.68 | $95.62 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, HYDRAULIC SUCTION DREDGES: GROUP 5: DECKMATE | $59.60 | $35.68 | $95.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, HYDRAULIC SUCTION DREDGES: GROUP 6: WINCHMAN | $59.49 | $35.68 | $95.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING:, HYDRAULIC SUCTION DREDGES: GROUP 7: DECKHAND; FIREMAN; LEVEEMAN; OILER | $57.94 | $35.68 | $93.62 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL AND ACOUSTICAL WORKERS AND LATHERS | $55.75 | $29.81 | $85.56 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS | $56.55 | $33.16 | $89.71 Top 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: CABLE SPLICERS | $63.90 | $33.38 | $97.28 Top 10% +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: TELECOMMUNICATION WORKER | $41.00 | $16.28 | $57.28 Top 10% +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $9.33 | $1.65 | $10.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIERS | $48.50 | $40.20 | $88.70 Top 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HELICOPTER WORK, AIRBORNE HOIST OPERATOR FOR HELICOPTER | $61.52 | $35.68 | $97.20 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HELICOPTER WORK: CO-PILOT OF HELICOPTER | $61.66 | $35.68 | $97.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HELICOPTER WORK: PILOT OF HELICOPTER | $62.83 | $35.68 | $98.51 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HOOKED UP TO TRAILER POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 13D: TRUCK DRIVER | $59.49 | $35.68 | $95.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS A. EMPLOYEES WILL BE PAID $.50 PER HOUR MORE WHILE WORKING IN TUNNELS AND COFFER DAMS; $1.00 PER HOUR MORE WHEN REQUIRED TO WORK UNDER OR | $50.50 | $43.46 | $93.96 Top 10% +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: DRILLER | $44.75 | $25.96 | $70.71 Top 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GUNITE/SHOTCRETE OPERATOR AND HIGH SCALER.$ 42.25 25.96 LABORERS: FINAL CLEAN UP | $31.40 | $21.37 | $52.77 Top 10% +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER/HOD CARRIER | $42.25 | $25.96 | $68.21 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: POWDERMAN | $42.75 | $25.96 | $68.71 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: WINDOW WASHER | $41.25 | $25.96 | $67.21 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION LABORERS, GROUP 1: INSTALLATION OF NON-POTABLE PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY IRRIGATION WATER SYSTEMS PERFORMED FOR THE PURPOSES OF LA | $28.40 | $17.15 | $45.55 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICERS | $63.90 | $33.38 | $97.28 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMEN/TRUCK DRIVERS | $42.41 | $27.14 | $69.55 Top 10% +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $50.90 | $30.75 | $81.65 Top 10% +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMEN | $56.55 | $33.16 | $89.71 Bottom 10% +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: TELECOMMUNICATION WORKER | $41.00 | $16.28 | $57.28 Top 10% +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH | $44.05 | $30.05 | $74.10 Top 10% +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SANDBLASTER; SPRAY | $44.05 | $30.05 | $74.10 Top 10% +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $46.12 | $34.53 | $80.65 Top 10% +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIAL TRANSFER | $58.67 | $34.86 | $93.53 Top 10% +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR | $59.07 | $34.86 | $93.93 Top 10% +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ASPHALT RAKER | $57.68 | $34.86 | $92.54 Top 10% +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ASPHALT SPREADER OPERATOR | $59.16 | $34.86 | $94.02 Top 10% +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: COLD PLANER | $59.47 | $34.86 | $94.33 Top 10% +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: COMBINATION LOADER/BACKHOE | $56.70 | $34.86 | $91.56 Bottom 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: COMBINATION LOADER/BACKHOE | $57.68 | $34.86 | $92.54 Top 10% +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CONCRETE SAWS AND/OR GRINDER | $58.64 | $34.86 | $93.50 Top 10% +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER | $59.47 | $34.86 | $94.33 Top 10% +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LABORER, HAND ROLLER | $57.18 | $34.86 | $92.04 Top 10% +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER | $58.96 | $34.86 | $93.82 Top 10% +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER | $58.64 | $34.86 | $93.50 Above median +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER OPERATOR | $58.84 | $34.86 | $93.70 Top 10% +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER OPERATOR | $57.41 | $34.86 | $92.27 Bottom 10% +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SOIL STABILIZER.$ 59.47 34.86 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCREED PERSON | $58.64 | $34.86 | $93.50 Top 10% +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 13: TRUCK DRIVER | $57.94 | $35.68 | $93.62 Top 10% +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 13A: DUMP TRUCK, 8 CU.YDS. AND UNDER; WATER TRUCK | $58.21 | $35.68 | $93.89 Top 10% +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 13B: WATER TRUCK; TANDEM DUMP TRUCK, OVER 8 CU. YDS | $58.52 | $35.68 | $94.20 Top 10% +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 13C: TRUCK DRIVER | $59.17 | $35.68 | $94.85 Top 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 13E: END DUMPS, UNLICENSED; TRACTOR TRAILER; TANDEM TRUCKS HOOKED UP TO TRAILER | $59.60 | $35.68 | $95.28 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFERS | $43.15 | $21.21 | $64.36 Top 10% +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SEE LABORERS: LABORER I IN FOOTER | $41.75 | $25.96 | $67.71 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SEE LABORERS: LABORER II IN FOOTER | $39.15 | $25.96 | $65.11 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICE AND 6% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS SERVICE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDEN | $73.85 | $38.44 | $112.29 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $50.16 | $33.32 | $83.48 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYERS | $43.27 | $35.18 | $78.45 Top 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STAND-BY DIVER | $62.97 | $35.68 | $98.65 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STAND-BY DIVER: OTHER THAN AQUA LUNG | $62.97 | $35.68 | $98.65 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SUPPORTING TREES; FERTILIZING, CHEMICAL SPRAYING USING SPRAY EQUIPMENT WITH LESS THAN 200 GALLON CAPACITY, MAINTAINING IRRIGATION AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM | $23.00 | $17.15 | $40.15 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAPER | $47.36 | $32.00 | $79.36 Top 10% +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE, MARBLE & TERRAZZO WORKER | $46.50 | $33.00 | $79.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE, MARBLE & TERRAZZO WORKER | $43.14 | $33.00 | $76.14 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE, MARBLE & TERRAZZO WORKER | $44.69 | $33.00 | $77.69 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND LABORER, GROUP 1: WATCHMEN; CHANGE HOUSE ATTENDANT | $42.35 | $25.91 | $68.26 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND LABORER, GROUP 2: SWAMPER; BRAKEMAN; BULL GANG-MUCKERS, TRACKMEN; DUMPMEN; CONCRETE CREW; GROUT CREW; REBOUNDMEN | $43.85 | $25.91 | $69.76 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND LABORER, GROUP 3: CHUCKTENDERS AND CABLETENDERS; POWDERMAN; VIBRATORMAN, PAVEMENT BREAKERS | $44.35 | $25.91 | $70.26 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND LABORER, GROUP 4: MINERS - TUNNEL; TIMBERMAN, RETIMBERMAN; BLASTERS, DRILLERS, POWDERMAN; MICROTUNNEL LABORER; HEADMAN; CHERRY PICKERMAN | $45.35 | $25.91 | $71.26 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND LABORER, GROUP 5: SHAFT WORK & RAISE; DIAMOND DRILLER; GUNITE OR SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMAN; RODMAN; GROUNDMAN | $45.70 | $25.91 | $71.61 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND LABORER, GROUP 6: SHIFTER | $45.95 | $25.91 | $71.86 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND LABORER, GROUP 7: SHIFTER | $46.40 | $25.91 | $72.31 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Kauai, HI — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Kauai, Hawaii.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.