How much does a Plumber make in Hawaii?

The average Plumber salary in Hawaii is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $55,453 annually ($4,621/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $55,453/year or $4,621/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $4,029. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $4,029. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber 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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Plumber Salary in Hawaii (2026)

The average Plumber in Hawaii earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $55,453/year ($4,621/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$55,453
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,621
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,133
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$4,029
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.98%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Hawaii

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's plumber market is anchored by Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard + JBPHH + Pacific Fleet federal facility plumbing (the substantial cleared facility MEP + cleared submarine MX plumbing), UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 675 Honolulu + the substantial HI UA collective bargaining (~1.5K+ HI plumbers + the substantial post-2023 Strip CBA Lahaina Maui rebuild + post-2025 Honolulu Rail Transit completion), HI hospital + healthcare plumbing (Queen's Health Systems + Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua + Tripler Army Medical Center + Hawaii Pacific Health Straub + Pali Momi + Kapiolani + Wilcox + Maui Memorial + Hilo Medical Center), HI tourism + hospitality plumbing (Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki + Aulani Disney Ko Olina + Mauna Kea Beach Hotel + Marriott + Hyatt + the substantial HI luxury hospitality MEP), post-2023 Maui wildfire reconstruction plumbing (the substantial post-2023 Lahaina rebuild MEP + post-2024 substantial Maui rebuild), HI residential + service plumbing (post-2020 Honolulu + Maui + Kauai + Big Island + the substantial 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)

$118,000–$185,000+ OT

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

Sr Journeyman UA Local 675 Honolulu

$92,000–$142,000+ OT

UA Local 675 Honolulu · top-of-scale + benefits · the substantial HI

Sr Service / Commercial Plumber

$82,000–$118,000+ OT

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

Sr Pipefitter / Welder (Industrial / Naval Shipyard)

$108,000–$168,000+ OT

Pipefitter at PHNSY+IMF submarine MX + cleared naval + TS/SCI premium

Sr Mechanical / HVAC-R Plumber (Hospital)

$92,000–$138,000+ OT

HVAC-R + medical gas at Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + Hawaii Pacific Health

Sr Hospitality / Resort Plumber (Hilton / Aulani)

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

Hilton + Aulani + Mauna Kea + Marriott + Hyatt · luxury resort MEP

Sr Federal Plumber (JBPHH / Tripler / Pacific Fleet)

$98,000–$148,000+ OT

JBPHH + Tripler + Pacific Fleet · federal civilian · DOD security clearance

Self-Employed / Owner (Honolulu)

$88,000–$245,000+

Owner-operator Honolulu + Maui + Kauai · post-2020 HI residential

Sr Industrial Plumber (Hawaiian Electric / Refining)

$98,000–$152,000+ OT

Hawaiian Electric + Tesoro / Par Hawaii refining + industrial

Mid-Career Journeyman (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$98,000+ OT

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

Apprentice (Year 1-5 UA)

$45,000–$72,000+ OT

UA Local 675 apprentice · 50-95% of journeyman scale · HI DCCA

Worth knowing: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard + JBPHH cleared facility plumbing + UA Local 675 Honolulu + post-2023 Maui wildfire reconstruction + HI tourism + hospitality MEP tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state cleared Navy shipyard + UA-unionized + post-disaster reconstruction + luxury resort plumbing cluster and a feature most national plumber surveys understate for HI. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard PHNSY+IMF + JBPHH federal facility plumbing (the substantial cleared facility MEP + cleared submarine MX plumbing + the substantial post-2024 PHNSY+IMF substantial Virginia-class submarine MX MEP + TS/SCI + DOE Q clearance premium). UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 675 Honolulu (the substantial UA Local 675 Honolulu ~1.5K+ HI plumbers + the substantial HI UA collective bargaining). HI hospital + healthcare plumbing (Queen's Health Systems + Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua + Tripler Army Medical Center + Hawaii Pacific Health + Maui Memorial + Hilo Medical Center). HI tourism + hospitality plumbing (Hilton Hawaiian Village + Aulani Disney + Mauna Kea + Marriott + Hyatt + the substantial HI luxury hospitality MEP). post-2023 Maui wildfire reconstruction plumbing (the substantial post-2023 Lahaina rebuild MEP). HI residential + service plumbing (post-2020 mainland UHNW migration driving substantial HI residential construction). 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 plumber proposition.