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$37.53median an hour
$78,060median a year
- 10th
- $22.96
- 25th
- $29.60
- Median
- $37.53
- 75th
- $47.09
- 90th
- $54.47
- 10th
- $47,750
- 25th
- $61,570
- Median
- $78,060
- 75th
- $97,950
- 90th
- $113,300
Which Hawaii cities pay plumbers the most?
Urban Honolulu has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $39.00 an hour; Kahului-Wailuku has the lowest, $37.31.1
- Urban Honolulu$39.00
- Kahului–Wailuku$37.31
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Hawaii?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($97,950) and the 90th ($113,300).1
How much do new plumbers make in Hawaii?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Hawaii earned $22.96 an hour or less ($47,750 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $29.60 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Hawaii?
Projections Central expects Hawaii to go from 2,960 plumber jobs in 2024 to 3,090 in 2034, a change of 4.5%, with about 260 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2,960 | 3,090 | 4.5% | 260 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Hawaii?
Plumbers rank third 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: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)