Carpenters Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,500 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.26
10th percentile $51,830
90th percentile $115,730
Employed locally 1,150
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,830
    25th
    $61,190
    50th (median)
    $77,500
    75th
    $95,850
    90th
    $115,730

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $62,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,320
    Electricians $75,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,150
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $64,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Hawaii / Kauai is $37.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.13 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 30.7% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $51,830 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,190.