Plumber salary in Hawaii
Median $37.53 an hour for 2,500 plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Plumber pay in Hawaii: the full range
Hawaii ranks 12th of 51 states for median plumber pay, and 22nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $34.12). 2,500 plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.96 – $29.60 | $47,750 – $61,570 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.60 – $47.09 | $61,570 – $97,950 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $47.09 – $54.47 | $97,950 – $113,300 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plumber pay by metro in Hawaii
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $23.78 | $39.00 | $55.33 | 1,810 | 4% above |
| Kahului | $22.97 | $37.31 | $56.67 | 310 | 1% below |
Plumber wages in Hawaii over time
Table
| Year | Hawaii $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $20.30 | $39.23 | $17.41 | 1,690 |
| 2000 | $20.81 | $38.91 | $18.19 | 1,450 |
| 2001 | $22.21 | $40.37 | $18.61 | 1,420 |
| 2002 | $22.67 | $40.57 | $19.31 | 1,400 |
| 2003 | $22.34 | $39.09 | $19.69 | 1,560 |
| 2004 | $21.44 | $36.54 | $19.85 | 2,110 |
| 2005 | $20.64 | $34.02 | $20.27 | 2,190 |
| 2006 | $22.20 | $35.45 | $20.56 | 1,960 |
| 2007 | $22.79 | $35.39 | $21.20 | 2,070 |
| 2008 | $23.88 | $35.71 | $21.94 | 2,100 |
| 2009 | $27.34 | $41.03 | $22.27 | 2,540 |
| 2010 | $28.12 | $41.52 | $22.43 | 2,330 |
| 2011 | $29.36 | $42.02 | $22.96 | 2,110 |
| 2012 | $29.90 | $41.93 | $23.62 | 1,820 |
| 2013 | $30.69 | $42.41 | $24.13 | 2,050 |
| 2014 | $30.31 | $41.22 | $24.36 | 2,130 |
| 2015 | $31.40 | $42.65 | $24.34 | 2,260 |
| 2016 | $30.84 | $41.37 | $24.74 | 2,260 |
| 2017 | $32.50 | $42.69 | $25.28 | 2,050 |
| 2018 | $31.10 | $39.87 | $25.92 | 1,920 |
| 2019 | $30.92 | $38.94 | $26.52 | 2,050 |
| 2020 | $31.54 | $39.23 | $27.08 | 2,270 |
| 2021 | $35.38 | $42.04 | $28.79 | 2,330 |
| 2022 | $35.90 | $39.49 | $28.89 | 2,000 |
| 2023 | $35.62 | $37.64 | $29.59 | 2,680 |
| 2024 | $37.76 | $38.75 | $30.27 | 2,640 |
| 2025 | $37.53 | $37.53 | $30.67 | 2,500 |
In today's dollars, the median plumber wage in Hawaii changed by -12.0% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for plumbers in Hawaii
On federally funded construction in Hawaii, contractors must pay plumbers 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 $87.02 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $37.53.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Union PLUM0675-001 2025-07-06 | $53.83 | $33.19 | $87.02 | HI20260001 |
| Honolulu | Union PLUM0675-001 2025-07-06 | $53.83 | $33.19 | $87.02 | HI20260001 |
| Kalawao | Union PLUM0675-001 2025-07-06 | $53.83 | $33.19 | $87.02 | HI20260001 |
| Kauai | Union PLUM0675-001 2025-07-06 | $53.83 | $33.19 | $87.02 | HI20260001 |
| Maui | Union PLUM0675-001 2025-07-06 | $53.83 | $33.19 | $87.02 | HI20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. 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 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just plumbers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 3,696 | $91,644 | $1,762 |
| Maui + Kalawao County | 657 | $85,459 | $1,643 |
Keep comparing
Plumber pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Hawaii
Questions this page answers
How much do plumbers make in Hawaii?
The median plumber in Hawaii earned $37.53 an hour ($78,060 a year) in May 2025, 22% above the national median of $30.67. The middle half earn $29.60–$47.09; the top 10% earn more than $54.47.
Where does Hawaii rank for plumber pay?
Hawaii ranks 12th of 51 states for plumber pay, with a median of $37.53 an hour, and 22nd after adjusting for Hawaii's cost of living (BEA price parity 110.0, US = 100).
What is the union plumber rate in Hawaii?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plumbers in 5 counties, with a typical package of $87.02 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plumbers work in Hawaii?
BLS counted 2,500 plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Hawaii in May 2025, 4.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.33; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Hawaii and metro areas, SOC 47-2152.
- 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.