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Electrician Salary in Hawaii: Pay by City
Electricians in Hawaii earned a median $46.38 an hour, or $96,460 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $33.88 to $58.05 an hour, and the top tenth earned $59.90 or more. That is 53% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $21.99
- 25th
- $33.88
- Median
- $46.38
- 75th
- $58.05
- 90th
- $59.90
- 10th
- $45,730
- 25th
- $70,460
- Median
- $96,460
- 75th
- $120,740
- 90th
- $124,590
Which Hawaii cities pay electricians the most?
Urban Honolulu has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $48.21 an hour; Kahului-Wailuku has the lowest, $47.34.[1]
- Urban Honolulu$48.21 · 2,290
- Kahului-Wailuku$47.34 · 310
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Hawaii?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($96,460) and the 75th percentile ($120,740).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.99 | $45,730 |
| 25th | $33.88 | $70,460 |
| Median | $46.38 | $96,460 |
| 75th | $58.05 | $120,740 |
| 90th | $59.90 | $124,590 |
| Mean | $44.65 | $92,870 |
How much do new electricians make in Hawaii?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Hawaii earned $21.99 an hour or less ($45,730 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $33.88 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Hawaii?
Projections Central expects Hawaii to go from 3,400 electrician jobs in 2024 to 3,750 in 2034, a change of 10.2%, with about 340 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 3,400 | 3,750 | 10.2% | 340 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Hawaii?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Hawaii. General contractors have the highest median, $49.34 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $49.34 | $102,630 | 2,890 |
| Electricians | $46.38 | $96,460 | 3,070 |
| Plumbers | $37.53 | $78,060 | 2,500 |
| HVAC Technicians | $31.47 | $65,450 | 1,300 |
| Roofers | $28.64 | $59,580 | 1,110 |
Where to train in Hawaii
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Hawaii, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)