Machinist salary in Hawaii
Median $40.58 an hour for 260 machinists, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Machinist pay in Hawaii: the full range
Hawaii ranks 1st of 51 states for median machinist pay, and 1st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $36.89). 260 machinists work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $26.90 – $30.47 | $55,950 – $63,380 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $30.47 – $44.59 | $63,380 – $92,750 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $44.59 – $51.43 | $92,750 – $106,970 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Machinist pay by metro in Hawaii
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $26.90 | $40.58 | $50.43 | 250 | about the same as |
Machinist wages in Hawaii over time
Table
| Year | Hawaii $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $16.38 | $31.65 | $14.30 | 310 |
| 2000 | $19.64 | $36.72 | $14.78 | 300 |
| 2001 | $22.47 | $40.85 | $15.43 | 300 |
| 2002 | $23.59 | $42.22 | $15.66 | 280 |
| 2003 | $23.53 | $41.17 | $15.91 | 270 |
| 2004 | $23.66 | $40.32 | $16.33 | 300 |
| 2005 | $23.37 | $38.52 | $16.51 | 330 |
| 2006 | $24.17 | $38.60 | $16.71 | 380 |
| 2007 | $23.69 | $36.78 | $16.94 | 420 |
| 2008 | $24.74 | $36.99 | $17.41 | 440 |
| 2009 | $26.75 | $40.14 | $18.10 | 360 |
| 2010 | $30.55 | $45.10 | $18.52 | 250 |
| 2011 | $31.09 | $44.50 | $18.86 | 220 |
| 2012 | $32.26 | $45.24 | $18.99 | 230 |
| 2013 | $32.27 | $44.60 | $19.03 | 250 |
| 2014 | $29.90 | $40.66 | $19.22 | 260 |
| 2015 | $28.62 | $38.87 | $19.49 | 250 |
| 2016 | $28.62 | $38.39 | $20.05 | 260 |
| 2017 | $30.92 | $40.61 | $20.48 | 240 |
| 2018 | $32.60 | $41.80 | $20.97 | 240 |
| 2019 | $32.32 | $40.70 | $21.36 | 280 |
| 2020 | — | — | $22.04 | 280 |
| 2021 | $34.01 | $40.41 | $22.95 | 250 |
| 2022 | $35.75 | $39.33 | $23.32 | 230 |
| 2023 | $36.80 | $38.88 | $24.44 | 260 |
| 2024 | $37.05 | $38.02 | $27.00 | 290 |
| 2025 | $40.58 | $40.58 | $28.24 | 260 |
In today's dollars, the median machinist wage in Hawaii changed by +4.4% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do machinists make in Hawaii?
The median machinist in Hawaii earned $40.58 an hour ($84,410 a year) in May 2025, 44% above the national median of $28.24. The middle half earn $30.47–$44.59; the top 10% earn more than $51.43.
Where does Hawaii rank for machinist pay?
Hawaii ranks 1st of 51 states for machinist pay, with a median of $40.58 an hour, and 1st after adjusting for Hawaii's cost of living (BEA price parity 110.0, US = 100).
What is the union machinist rate in Hawaii?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a machinist classification for most Hawaii counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many machinists work in Hawaii?
BLS counted 260 machinists in Hawaii in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.22; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Hawaii and metro areas, SOC 51-4041.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.