Career in Construction: Why Construction is a Smart Career Choice

There are many benefits to working in the construction industry. Pay levels and opportunities for advancement are higher than many other careers.

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.

WIDE RANGE OF CAREERS & JOBS

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 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OFFERS GOOD PAY

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)

Construction Occupations

CARPENTERS

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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CEMENT MASONS & CONCRETE FINISHERS

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

CIVIL ENGINEERS

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

ELECTRICIANS

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

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

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

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

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

PLUMBERS

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

SHEET METAL WORKERS

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
PROJECT MANAGER, CIVIL-MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR