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OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $22.05
- 25th
- $22.96
- Median
- $28.64
- 75th
- $35.43
- 90th
- $38.17
- 10th
- $45,860
- 25th
- $47,750
- Median
- $59,580
- 75th
- $73,690
- 90th
- $79,400
Which Hawaii cities pay roofers the most?
Kahului-Wailuku has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $29.52 an hour; Urban Honolulu has the lowest, $28.47.1
- Kahului–Wailuku$29.52
- Urban Honolulu$28.47
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Hawaii?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $79,400 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Hawaii?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Hawaii earned $22.05 an hour or less ($45,860 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.96 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Hawaii?
Projections Central expects Hawaii to go from 1,220 roofer jobs in 2024 to 1,300 in 2034, a change of 6.6%, with about 90 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 1,220 | 1,300 | 6.6% | 90 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Hawaii?
Roofers rank fifth 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: Roofers (47-2181), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)