verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Plumber Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$78,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.53/hr
▲ 22% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
2,500
public U.S. Median
$63,800
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,995 #22 of 51

Plumber pay in Hawaii, explained

Plumbers in Hawaii earn a median of $78,060 per year ($37.53 per hour), which is 22% above the national median of $63,800. Entry-level workers earn around $47,750, while the most experienced plumbers reach about $113,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $78,060 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $78,060 is worth about $70,995 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #22 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Plumber pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,750
$22.96/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,060
$37.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$113,300
$54.47/hr

Plumber pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $78,060 $70,995
California $72,830 $65,779 +$5,230

Plumber in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do plumbers make in Hawaii?

Plumbers in Hawaii earn a median of $78,060 per year ($37.53 per hour), compared with $63,800 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay plumbers well?

At $78,060, Hawaii pays 22% above the national median for plumbers. An estimated 2,500 work in the state.

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