Hawaii Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 0 trades with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
The Hawaii electrician labor market
Hawaii is an island-constrained electrician market where military construction, hospitality, and grid modernization sustain premium nominal rates against extreme living costs. Oahu dominates — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu commercial towers, Waikiki resort renovations, and the rail transit project employ the bulk of the workforce; the neighbor islands contribute resort maintenance, small commercial work, and utility operations. Hawaiian Electric's grid-modernization and renewable-integration programs (the nation's most aggressive island-grid transition) employ utility and substation electricians continuously. Licensing is state-level (journeyman, supervising electrician) with consistent enforcement — island-portable. Union density is high on military and public work (locals include Local 1186 Honolulu, Local 1260 Honolulu utility/linemen); state prevailing wage covers public works, lifting a large share of hours. Workforce dynamics are defined by the paradise tax in reverse: employers must pay premiums to retain hands against mainland opportunities and housing costs, apprentice pipelines are small, and travelers on military and resort projects earn strong packages. Data centers are minimal beyond enterprise facilities. For electricians, cleared military work and HECO utility tickets lead; Honolulu commercial and resort maintenance offers the steadiest employment — with the caveat that no raise ever quite covers the rent.
No trade in Hawaii has 5 or more disclosed-pay postings yet — check back as coverage grows.
Frequently asked questions
What does an electrician make in Hawaii?
Based on 0 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for journeyman electrician work in Hawaii is $0.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $46.38/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Hawaii?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Hawaii. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $0.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Hawaii?
Among employers with repeated postings in Hawaii, a mix of regional contractors show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Hawaii electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Hawaii for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Hawaii?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Hawaii prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Hawaii right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 0 disclosed-pay journeyman electrician postings in Hawaii. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.