How much does a Electrician make in Hawaii?

BLS puts the average Electrician pay in Hawaii at $92,870 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Hawaii, after federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $68,520 annually ($5,710/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Hawaii?

On a $92,870 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $68,520/year or $5,710/month. Federal tax: $11,601. State tax: $5,254. FICA: $7,105. HI Temporary Disability: $390.

Is $92,870 a good Electrician salary?

$92,870 is the BLS average Electrician pay in Hawaii, 30% above the US average of $71,490 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Hawaii earn between $70,460 and $120,740.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $92,870 is $5,254. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

In Hawaii, the top 10% earn over $124,590 and the bottom 10% under $45,730 (BLS, May 2025). 11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician in Hawaii reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Electrician Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Average Electrician pay in Hawaii

$92,870/year

≈ $45/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $70,460–$120,740

US average: $71,490

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$68,520/year

$5,710/month · effective tax rate 26.22%

Federal $11,601
State $5,254
Disability / leave $390
FICA $7,105
Take-home

Pay by role in Hawaii

Sr Foreman / General Foreman (PHNSY / JBPHH / HART)$125,000–$195,000+ OT
Sr Journeyman IBEW Local 1186 Honolulu$95,000–$148,000+ OT
Sr Industrial Electrician (PHNSY / Cleared)$108,000–$168,000+ OT
Sr Utility Lineman (Hawaiian Electric)$108,000–$172,000+ OT
Sr Commercial / Service Electrician$82,000–$125,000+ OT
Sr Solar / Renewables Electrician$92,000–$138,000+ OT

See all 11 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$68,520
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,710
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,635
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$33/hr
Federal Tax	$11,601
State Tax	$5,254
HI Temporary Disability (max.)	$390
FICA Taxes	$7,105
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.22%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's electrician market is anchored by IBEW Local 1186 Honolulu (the substantial HI IBEW collective bargaining + the substantial HI electrical construction), Hawaiian Electric Industries grid modernization (the substantial post-2023 Maui wildfire grid hardening + the substantial post-IRA 2022 HI utility-scale solar + battery storage + the substantial HI 100% renewable target by 2045 RPS), Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard + JBPHH + Pacific Fleet cleared facility electrical, HI hospital electrical (Queen's Health Systems + Kaiser Permanente Hawaii + Tripler Army Medical Center + Hawaii Pacific Health), HI tourism + hospitality electrical (Hilton Hawaiian Village + Aulani Disney + Mauna Kea + Marriott + Hyatt), Honolulu Rail Transit HART electrical (post-2025 Skyline opening), post-2023 Maui wildfire reconstruction electrical, HI residential + service electrical (post-2020 mainland UHNW migration driving substantial HI residential construction), plus HI Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs DCCA + the substantial HI apprenticeship.

Sr Foreman / General Foreman (PHNSY / JBPHH / HART)

$125,000–$195,000+ OT

Sr foreman at Pearl Harbor + JBPHH cleared + HART · TS/SCI premium

Sr Journeyman IBEW Local 1186 Honolulu

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

IBEW Local 1186 Honolulu · top-of-scale + benefits · the substantial HI

Sr Industrial Electrician (PHNSY / Cleared)

$108,000–$168,000+ OT

PHNSY+IMF submarine MX + cleared industrial · TS/SCI + DOE Q premium

Sr Utility Lineman (Hawaiian Electric)

$108,000–$172,000+ OT

Hawaiian Electric lineman · post-Maui grid hardening + post-IRA solar

Sr Commercial / Service Electrician

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

Service + commercial · Honolulu + Maui + Kauai + Big Island

Sr Solar / Renewables Electrician

$92,000–$138,000+ OT

post-IRA HI utility-scale + residential solar + battery + 100% renewable RPS

Sr Hospital Electrician (Queen / Kaiser / Tripler)

$92,000–$135,000+ OT

Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + Hawaii Pacific Health · medical equip + emergency

Sr Federal Electrician (JBPHH / Pacific Fleet)

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

JBPHH + Pearl Harbor + Pacific Fleet + Tripler · federal civilian · cleared

Sr HART Honolulu Rail Transit Electrician

$98,000–$148,000+ OT

HART Honolulu Rail Transit · post-2025 Skyline opening + traction power

Mid-Career Journeyman (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$105,000+ OT

Mid-career at HI major employers · transitioning to top-of-scale

Apprentice (Year 1-5 IBEW)

$48,000–$78,000+ OT

IBEW Local 1186 apprentice · 50-95% of journeyman scale · HI DCCA

Worth knowing: IBEW Local 1186 Honolulu + Hawaiian Electric grid modernization + Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard cleared electrical + Honolulu Rail Transit HART + post-2023 Maui wildfire reconstruction tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state IBEW-unionized + utility grid modernization + cleared Navy shipyard + major rail transit electrical cluster and a feature most national electrician surveys understate for HI. IBEW Local 1186 Honolulu (the substantial HI IBEW collective bargaining + the substantial HI electrical construction). Hawaiian Electric Industries grid modernization (the substantial post-2023 Maui wildfire grid hardening + the substantial post-IRA 2022 HI utility-scale solar + battery storage + the substantial HI 100% renewable target by 2045 RPS Renewable Portfolio Standard + the substantial post-2024 Hawaiian Electric grid investment). Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard + JBPHH + Pacific Fleet cleared facility electrical (the substantial cleared facility electrical + ITAR + DOE Q + TS/SCI premium). Honolulu Rail Transit HART (post-2025 Skyline opening + the substantial $12B+ Honolulu Rail traction power + signaling + the substantial post-2024 HART electrical activity). HI hospital + tourism + hospitality electrical. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. HI NOT a RTW state + post-Act 46 HI progressive top 11% phased 2024-2031 anchor the HI electrician proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Electricians in Hawaii and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Hawaii 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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