Summary

This is a prevailing wage determination document (General Decision HI20260001) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing wage rates for federal construction contracts in Hawaii statewide, effective January 16, 2026. The determination applies to building construction projects, residential construction (single-family homes and apartments up to four stories), and heavy/highway construction and dredging activities across all Hawaii counties.

The document provides comprehensive wage classifications and hourly rates across multiple construction trades, organized by trade code and effective date. Rates vary by skill level and specialty within trades—for example, carpenters range from $55.50 to $55.75 per hour with fringes of $29.81, electricians from $41.00 to $63.90 per hour with fringes from $16.28 to $33.38, and laborers from $31.40 to $44.75 per hour with fringes from $21.37 to $25.96. Specialized positions include divers, helicopter workers, and power equipment operators categorized into multiple groups with premiums for extended booms and leads. The determination includes specific provisions for Executive Order 13706 (paid sick leave), Executive Order 13658 (prevailing wage minimum of $13.30 per hour for 2025), and an appeals process directed to the Department of Labor's Branch of Construction Wage Determinations and Wage and Hour Administrator. Contractors must comply with these rates for all work performed under this wage determination on covered federal contracts.