Carpenters Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $82,280 +38.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.56
10th percentile $52,460
90th percentile $123,020
Employed locally 830
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,460
    25th
    $64,120
    50th (median)
    $82,280
    75th
    $110,420
    90th
    $123,020

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 87% Median Carpenters salary is 13% below the area median household income

    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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,510
    Washington $73,260
    Chico, CA $66,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,350

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $64,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $106,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,390
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,590
    Electricians $80,600
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $72,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Kahului?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Kahului, HI is $39.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.00 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Kahului, HI is 38.7% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $52,460 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,120.