Solar installer salary in Hawaii
Median $33.83 an hour for 420 solar photovoltaic installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2012.
Solar installer pay in Hawaii: the full range
Hawaii ranks 2nd of 32 states for median solar installer pay, and 6th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $30.75). 420 solar photovoltaic installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.83 – $26.41 | $47,480 – $54,920 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $26.41 – $38.97 | $54,920 – $81,050 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $38.97 – $50.58 | $81,050 – $105,200 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Solar installer pay by metro in Hawaii
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului | $25.00 | $37.67 | $48.91 | 40 | 11% above |
| Honolulu | $22.83 | $33.63 | $47.14 | 330 | 1% below |
Solar installer wages in Hawaii over time
Table
| Year | Hawaii $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $23.30 | $32.67 | $18.22 | — |
| 2013 | $24.90 | $34.41 | $19.04 | 110 |
| 2014 | $24.20 | $32.91 | $19.24 | 140 |
| 2015 | $24.07 | $32.69 | $18.19 | 130 |
| 2016 | $24.16 | $32.41 | $18.87 | 150 |
| 2017 | $26.03 | $34.19 | $18.98 | 190 |
| 2018 | $25.98 | $33.31 | $20.52 | 270 |
| 2019 | $27.13 | $34.16 | $21.58 | 350 |
| 2020 | $27.00 | $33.59 | $22.34 | — |
| 2021 | $28.29 | $33.61 | $22.92 | 410 |
| 2022 | $24.84 | $27.33 | $21.75 | 280 |
| 2023 | $29.24 | $30.89 | $23.46 | 350 |
| 2024 | $30.16 | $30.95 | $24.93 | 370 |
| 2025 | $33.83 | $33.83 | $25.55 | 420 |
In today's dollars, the median solar installer wage in Hawaii changed by +3.5% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for solar installers in Hawaii
On federally funded construction in Hawaii, contractors must pay solar installers 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 $33.83.
| 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 2026-09-28. 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 electrical contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just solar installers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 4,027 | $96,145 | $1,849 |
| Hawaii County | 483 | $89,541 | $1,722 |
Keep comparing
Solar installer pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Hawaii
Questions this page answers
How much do solar installers make in Hawaii?
The median solar installer in Hawaii earned $33.83 an hour ($70,370 a year) in May 2025, 32% above the national median of $25.55. The middle half earn $26.41–$38.97; the top 10% earn more than $50.58.
Where does Hawaii rank for solar installer pay?
Hawaii ranks 2nd of 32 states for solar installer pay, with a median of $33.83 an hour, and 6th after adjusting for Hawaii's cost of living (BEA price parity 110.0, US = 100).
What is the union solar installer rate in Hawaii?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for solar installers in 5 counties, with a typical package of $89.71 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many solar installers work in Hawaii?
BLS counted 420 solar photovoltaic installers in Hawaii in May 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 3.29; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Hawaii and metro areas, SOC 47-2231.
- 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.