Welder pay in Hawaii
What welders earn in Hawaii: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 2 metro areas, plus job counts and 5 listed training programs.
- $77,430Average pay (state)
- $50,000Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $79,000Median pay (state)
- $100,220Top 10% earn over
520 jobs in Hawaii · 5 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Hawaii
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $50,000 | $63,030 | $79,000 | $90,830 | $100,220 | $77,430 | 520 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $52,020 | $64,160 | $81,120 | $92,690 | $100,220 | $79,390 | 430 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $44,450 | $46,330 | $67,280 | $74,080 | $90,440 | $65,660 | 40 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Hawaii
We matched 5 programs in Hawaii: 5 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 5 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Hilo, HI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $3,204–$8,340 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Hawaii Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Hilo, HI | Associate degree | 7 | $3,204–$8,340 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Honolulu Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Honolulu, HI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,174–$8,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Honolulu Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Honolulu, HI | Associate degree | 13 | $3,174–$8,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Honolulu Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Honolulu, HI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 23 | $3,174–$8,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.