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

Welder Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$79,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.98/hr
▲ 47% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
520
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$71,850 #2 of 51

Welder pay in Hawaii, explained

Welders in Hawaii earn a median of $79,000 per year ($37.98 per hour), which is 47% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $50,000, while the most experienced welders reach about $100,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $79,000 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $79,000 is worth about $71,850 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #2 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,000
$24.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,000
$37.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,220
$48.18/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $79,000 $71,850
California $58,060 $52,439 +$20,940

Welder in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do welders make in Hawaii?

Welders in Hawaii earn a median of $79,000 per year ($37.98 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay welders well?

At $79,000, Hawaii pays 47% above the national median for welders. An estimated 520 work in the state.

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