Median pay in the State of Hawaii (2023)*:
$92,750 per year

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Typical Entry -Level Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job Training:
Apprenticeship

Work Environment:
Almost all electricians work full time. Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Overtime is common.

How to Become an Electrician:
Most electricians learn through an apprenticeship, but some start out by attending a technical school. Most states require electricians to be licensed.

Resources:

• Hawaii Electricians Training Fund: As an employer benefit trust fund, HETF’s purpose is to provide educational benefits to IBEW 1186 members who meet our Fund’s eligibility requirements as determined by our Trustees. www.hetf1186.org
• State of Hawaii Workforce Development Division – Apprenticeship Program: labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/how-do-i-join-an-apprenticeship
• Honolulu Community College – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Technology: The Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology (EIMT) program is designed to prepare students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills necessary for employment in the electrical industry. www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/post/program/eimt

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* State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism “Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics” Data (2023): https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/employment-and-wages-by-occupation/

Career information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2023): https://www.bls.gov/ooh/