How much does a Electrician make in Hawaii?

The average Electrician salary in Hawaii is around $75,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $57,336 annually ($4,778/month).

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

On a $75,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $57,336/year or $4,778/month. Federal tax: $7,670. State tax: $4,257. FICA: $0.00.

Is $75,000 a good Electrician salary?

$75,000 is a competitive salary for a Electrician — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $75,000 is $4,257. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

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)

The average Electrician in Hawaii earns around $75,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $57,336/year ($4,778/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$57,336
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,778
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,205
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$7,670
State Tax	$4,257
FICA Taxes	$5,738
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.55%

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Electrician Salary Ranges in Hawaii

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$75,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$110,000

/year

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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.