Hawaii’s high cost of living makes it difficult to stay in Hawaii. The construction industry allows you to find jobs that pay well so that you can remain in the islands instead of having to move away.
As the industry evolves, construction professionals are continually learning new skills and adopting state-of-the-art technologies. An exciting, diverse spectrum of opportunities awaits you in Hawaii’s construction industry.
CONSTRUCTION IS...
• Carpenters
• Electricians
• Plumbers
BUT ALSO...
• Accountants
• Engineers
• Office Managers
AND SO MUCH MORE!
The median hourly range for the following major occupational groups in the State of Hawaii (May 2021)*:
Construction & Extraction = $35.76 per hour
Architecture & Engineering = $39.72 per hour
* State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism "Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics" (2021)
Build, install, and repair structures made of wood, steel, and concrete.
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Average wage in the State of Hawaii (May 2021):
$38.08 / hour
$79,200 / per year
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Lay, bind, and finish structures and surfaces using concrete.
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Average wage in the State of Hawaii (May 2021):
$36.82 / hour
$76,580 / year
Design, build, and supervise infrastructure projects and systems.
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Average wage in the State of Hawaii (May 2021):
$41 / hour
$85,280 / year
Install and repair electrical wiring that provides power to homes and businesses.
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Average wage in the State of Hawaii (May 2021):
$38.12 / hour
$79,290 / year
Design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment.
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Average wage in the State of Hawaii (May 2021):
$52.86 / hour
$109,960 / year
Design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices.
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Average wage in the State of Hawaii (May 2021):
$40.10 / hour
$83,410 / year
Includes Pipefitters and Steamfitters. Plan, install, and repair pipelines that carry liquid, steam, or air.
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Average wage in the State of Hawaii (May 2021):
$35.02 / hour
$72,830 / year
Fabricate or install products that are made from thin metal sheets.
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Average wage in the State of Hawaii (May 2021):
$35.02 / hour
$72,830 / year
There’s so much more to construction than what you see by just looking at a job site.
CORI GONO