Construction Laborers Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

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

Median annual salary $62,450 +33.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $95,930
Employed locally 940
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $50,170
    50th (median)
    $62,450
    75th
    $83,560
    90th
    $95,930

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,500
    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 Construction Laborers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Hawaii / Kauai is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 33.6% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,170.