Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Hawaii
Plumber Salary
in Hawaii
Plumbers in Hawaii (HI) earn a median of $73,900 a year, about $36 an hour. That runs roughly 20% above the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $46,800 and $121,400.
Bottom 10%
$46,800
HI Median
$73,900
Top 10%
$121,400
Plumber pay by experience in Hawaii
- Apprentice$44,300$21/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$73,900$36/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$99,800$48/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Hawaii metros
- Honolulu$70,900$34/hr
- Hilo$72,900$35/hr
- Kailua$72,300$35/hr
Licensing in Hawaii
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in Hawaii?
- Plumbers in Hawaii earn a median of $73,900 per year, about $36 per hour. That is roughly 20% above the national median. Most earn between $46,800 and $121,400.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Hawaii?
- Among Hawaii's major metros, Hilo tends to pay plumbers the most, near $72,900 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Hawaii?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Hawaii is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Plumber pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Hawaii by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.