Electrician salary in Hawaii
Median $46.38 an hour for 3,070 electricians, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Electrician pay in Hawaii: the full range
Hawaii ranks 3rd of 51 states for median electrician pay, and 4th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $42.16). 3,070 electricians work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.7× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $21.99 – $33.88 | $45,730 – $70,460 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $33.88 – $58.05 | $70,460 – $120,740 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $58.05 – $59.90 | $120,740 – $124,590 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Electrician pay by metro in Hawaii
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $21.99 | $48.21 | $43.43 | $59.64 | 2,290 | 4% above |
| Kahului | $22.09 | $47.34 | $43.27 | $64.51 | 310 | 2% above |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Electrician wages in Hawaii over time
Table
| Year | Hawaii $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $21.46 | $41.47 | $19.13 | 2,300 |
| 2000 | $28.63 | $53.53 | $19.29 | 2,240 |
| 2001 | $24.52 | $44.57 | $19.60 | 2,160 |
| 2002 | $24.62 | $44.06 | $19.90 | 2,670 |
| 2003 | $24.98 | $43.71 | $20.04 | 2,580 |
| 2004 | $25.96 | $44.24 | $20.33 | 2,420 |
| 2005 | $29.16 | $48.07 | $20.57 | 2,050 |
| 2006 | $27.01 | $43.13 | $20.97 | 2,140 |
| 2007 | $29.18 | $45.31 | $21.53 | 2,310 |
| 2008 | $28.83 | $43.11 | $22.32 | 2,700 |
| 2009 | $31.49 | $47.26 | $22.68 | 2,750 |
| 2010 | $32.23 | $47.59 | $23.20 | 2,490 |
| 2011 | $32.26 | $46.17 | $23.71 | 2,300 |
| 2012 | $32.15 | $45.08 | $23.96 | 2,240 |
| 2013 | $30.22 | $41.76 | $24.28 | 2,300 |
| 2014 | $30.47 | $41.44 | $24.57 | 2,980 |
| 2015 | $33.81 | $45.92 | $24.94 | 3,270 |
| 2016 | $36.23 | $48.60 | $25.35 | 3,890 |
| 2017 | $37.48 | $49.23 | $26.01 | 3,470 |
| 2018 | $35.64 | $45.69 | $26.53 | 3,570 |
| 2019 | $36.20 | $45.59 | $27.01 | 3,080 |
| 2020 | $36.95 | $45.96 | $27.36 | 3,180 |
| 2021 | $37.79 | $44.90 | $28.87 | 3,040 |
| 2022 | $47.27 | $52.00 | $28.96 | 3,480 |
| 2023 | $44.59 | $47.11 | $29.61 | 3,300 |
| 2024 | $40.00 | $41.05 | $29.98 | 3,020 |
| 2025 | $46.38 | $46.38 | $30.38 | 3,070 |
In today's dollars, the median electrician wage in Hawaii changed by +1.0% over the last ten years of data and by +1.7% since 2019.
Are there more electrician jobs in Hawaii?
Since 1999, the number of electricians counted in Hawaii has changed by +33.5%, against +23.7% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by -0.3%.
Table
| Year | Hawaii jobs | Hawaii index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,300 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 2,240 | 97 | 105 |
| 2001 | 2,160 | 94 | 102 |
| 2002 | 2,670 | 116 | 97 |
| 2003 | 2,580 | 112 | 95 |
| 2004 | 2,420 | 105 | 95 |
| 2005 | 2,050 | 89 | 99 |
| 2006 | 2,140 | 93 | 101 |
| 2007 | 2,310 | 100 | 102 |
| 2008 | 2,700 | 117 | 103 |
| 2009 | 2,750 | 120 | 95 |
| 2010 | 2,490 | 108 | 84 |
| 2011 | 2,300 | 100 | 84 |
| 2012 | 2,240 | 97 | 85 |
| 2013 | 2,300 | 100 | 89 |
| 2014 | 2,980 | 130 | 93 |
| 2015 | 3,270 | 142 | 97 |
| 2016 | 3,890 | 169 | 99 |
| 2017 | 3,470 | 151 | 103 |
| 2018 | 3,570 | 155 | 107 |
| 2019 | 3,080 | 134 | 112 |
| 2020 | 3,180 | 138 | 107 |
| 2021 | 3,040 | 132 | 106 |
| 2022 | 3,480 | 151 | 113 |
| 2023 | 3,300 | 144 | 116 |
| 2024 | 3,020 | 131 | 121 |
| 2025 | 3,070 | 134 | 124 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for electricians in Hawaii
Hawaii's labor market agency projects the number of electricians in the state to change by +10.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 3,400 to 3,750, with about 340 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +9.2% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 3,070 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Hawaii labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for electricians in Hawaii
On federally funded construction in Hawaii, contractors must pay electricians at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 5 of the 5 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $89.71 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $46.38.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Union ELEC1186-001 2025-08-24 | $56.55 | $33.16 | $89.71 | HI20260001 |
| Honolulu | Union ELEC1186-001 2025-08-24 | $56.55 | $33.16 | $89.71 | HI20260001 |
| Kalawao | Union ELEC1186-001 2025-08-24 | $56.55 | $33.16 | $89.71 | HI20260001 |
| Kauai | Union ELEC1186-001 2025-08-24 | $56.55 | $33.16 | $89.71 | HI20260001 |
| Maui | Union ELEC1186-001 2025-08-24 | $56.55 | $33.16 | $89.71 | HI20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Hawaii prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Hawaii?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at electrical contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just electricians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 367 | 4,027 | $96,145 | $1,849 |
| Hawaii County | 81 | 483 | $89,541 | $1,722 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do electricians make in Hawaii?
The median electrician in Hawaii earned $46.38 an hour ($96,460 a year) in May 2025, 53% above the national median of $30.38. The middle half earn $33.88–$58.05; the top 10% earn more than $59.90.
Where does Hawaii rank for electrician pay?
Hawaii ranks 3rd of 51 states for electrician pay, with a median of $46.38 an hour, and 4th after adjusting for Hawaii's cost of living (BEA price parity 110.0, US = 100).
What is the union electrician rate in Hawaii?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for electricians in 5 counties, with a typical package of $89.71 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many electricians work in Hawaii?
BLS counted 3,070 electricians in Hawaii in May 2025, 4.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.01; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is electrician work growing in Hawaii?
The BLS employer survey count of electricians in Hawaii went from 3,270 in 2015 to 3,070 in 2025, -6.1%, and -0.3% since 2019. Hawaii's labor market agency projects +10.2% growth for electricians between 2024 and 2034, from 3,400 to 3,750 jobs.
How many electrician openings a year are there in Hawaii?
Hawaii projects about 340 openings a year for electricians over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 72,700 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Hawaii and metro areas, SOC 47-2111. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Hawaii labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.