Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Hawaii | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,000 | $53,934 | +46% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.98 | $25.93 | +46% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $71,818.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Welder in Hawaii is $79,000, or about $37.98 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Welders is $53,934. Hawaii is +46% above the national median.
Entry-level welders in Hawaii typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 520 welder jobs on record and a median salary of $79,000, Hawaii offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, welders rank 184 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 66% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Power Plant Operators at $121,700, Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators at $103,400, Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers at $94,900 — all figures are median annual wages for Hawaii.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Hawaii levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 190.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, welders rank 184 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 66% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Hawaii | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Power Plant Operators | $121,700 | $290 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $103,400 | $70 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $94,900 | $280 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | $87,570 | $140 |
| Machinists | $84,410 | $260 |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $78,000 | $30 |
Hawaii levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 190.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 537 occupations in Hawaii.