How much does a Welder make in Hawaii?

The average Welder salary in Hawaii is around $78,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $59,218 annually ($4,935/month).

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

On a $78,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $59,218/year or $4,935/month. Federal tax: $8,330. State tax: $4,485. FICA: $0.00.

Is $78,000 a good Welder salary?

$78,000 is a competitive salary for a Welder — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Welder salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $78,000 is $4,485. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Welders?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average) overall; pipeline + Permian rig + underwater + aerospace TIG specialty growing faster. Related roles include: Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Rig Welder, Underwater Welder, Aerospace TIG Welder, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor.

How can a Welder 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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Welder Salary in Hawaii (2026)

The average Welder in Hawaii earns around $78,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $59,218/year ($4,935/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$59,218
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,935
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,278
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$8,330
State Tax	$4,485
FICA Taxes	$5,967
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.08%

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Welder Salary Ranges in Hawaii

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$40,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Welders earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's welder market is anchored by Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard PHNSY (the country's only public US Navy shipyard in the Pacific + ~6K PHNSY federal civilian + the substantial PHNSY submarine maintenance + the substantial Virginia-class + Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine overhaul + the substantial PHNSY USS Hampton + Olympia + Greeneville + Tucson + Texas + Hawaii submarine maintenance + the substantial PHNSY carrier maintenance + the substantial PHNSY surface combatant DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer overhaul + the substantial PHNSY nuclear-grade welder + ASME Section III + the substantial PHNSY cleared facility access), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam JBPHH (the substantial JBPHH aviation maintenance + the substantial Hickam AFB C-17 + the substantial post-2024 INDOPACOM aviation support welder), Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu maintenance (Hawaiian Airlines HA Honolulu HQ + ~7K HA employees + the substantial post-2024 Alaska Airlines + Hawaiian Airlines merger + the substantial HA Maintenance + Engineering base + the substantial HA aircraft welder), HI tourism + resort welder (Four Seasons Hualalai + Disney Aulani Ko Olina + Grand Hyatt Kauai + Halekulani Waikiki + the substantial HI hospitality + resort structural + ornamental welder), plus substantial HI petroleum + the substantial HI Par Pacific Holdings Kapolei refinery + the substantial HI HECO power + the substantial HI agricultural welder demand.

Senior Submarine Welder (Pearl Harbor PHNSY)

$88,000–$148,000+ OT

PHNSY Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard · Virginia + LA-class submarine + carrier overhaul · ASME III nuclear + cleared

Senior Federal Welder (JBPHH Aviation)

$78,000–$125,000+ OT

JBPHH Hickam AFB aviation maintenance · C-17 + the substantial Indo-Pacific support · cleared facility

Senior Aviation Welder (Hawaiian Airlines)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu + Maui maintenance hangar · post-2024 HA-Alaska merger · NAS 410 aerospace

Senior Boilermaker (Local 627)

$78,000–$135,000+ OT

Boilermakers Local 627 Honolulu + HECO + the substantial HI power + industrial boiler · prevailing wage

Pipeline / Refinery Welder (Par Pacific)

$72,000–$132,000+ OT

Par Pacific Holdings Kapolei refinery + the substantial HI petroleum welder + 6G + API 1104

Senior Structural Welder (AISC / Bridge)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

AISC structural welder · HDOT bridge + the substantial HI infrastructure + post-Lahaina rebuild

Resort / Hospitality Structural Welder

$62,000–$98,000+ OT

HI tourism + resort + the substantial Four Seasons + Disney Aulani + Halekulani + structural + ornamental

TIG / GTAW Specialty Welder

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

TIG + GTAW specialty · stainless + exotic alloy + the substantial HI specialty maritime + aerospace

Mid-Career Welder (3-6 yrs)

$52,000–$72,000+ OT

Mid-career welder transitioning to AWS + 6G + API certified · HI industrial shops

Entry Welder / Apprentice

$42,000–$58,000+ OT

Entry welder apprentice · Honolulu CC + Hawaii CC + Maui College + Kauai CC + Boilermakers Local 627 pipeline

Worth knowing: Hawaii's substantial Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard PHNSY submarine + carrier overhaul welder concentration is the country's substantial distinctive Pacific Fleet US Navy shipyard welder cluster most national welder-career surveys understate. The country's substantial Hawaii Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard PHNSY (~6K PHNSY federal civilian + the substantial PHNSY as the country's only public US Navy shipyard in the Pacific + the substantial PHNSY submarine maintenance + the substantial Virginia-class fast-attack + Los Angeles-class submarine overhaul + the substantial PHNSY USS Hampton + Olympia + Greeneville + Tucson + Texas + Hawaii Pacific-homeported submarine + the substantial PHNSY carrier maintenance + the substantial PHNSY DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer overhaul + the substantial PHNSY nuclear-grade welder + ASME Section III nuclear pressure vessel + the substantial PHNSY cleared facility access + the substantial post-2024 Indo-Pacific Pacific Fleet readiness) supports the country's substantial concentrated Pacific Fleet US Navy submarine + carrier maintenance welder market — Pearl Harbor submarine welders clear $88-148K + OT with ASME Section III nuclear pressure vessel cert + cleared facility access. JBPHH Hickam AFB aviation maintenance (the substantial Hickam C-17 + the substantial post-2024 Indo-Pacific INDOPACOM aviation support) + Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu maintenance (~7K HA + the substantial HA Maintenance + Engineering base + the substantial post-2024 Alaska Airlines + Hawaiian Airlines $1.9B merger + the substantial HA-Alaska Honolulu hub aircraft welder + the substantial HA paint booth + maintenance hangar welder) support substantial HI aviation welder work. The substantial HI tourism + resort welder concentration (Four Seasons Hualalai + Disney Aulani Ko Olina + Grand Hyatt Kauai + Halekulani Waikiki + Ritz-Carlton Kapalua + the substantial HI hospitality + the substantial Maui post-2023 Lahaina rebuild) supports substantial HI tourism + resort structural + ornamental welder work. Boilermakers Local 627 Honolulu + United Association Plumbers Pipefitters Local 675 Honolulu + IBEW Local 1186 Honolulu + Ironworkers Local 625 Honolulu + the substantial HI building trades operate substantial collective bargaining at HI industrial + shipyard + military + tourism prevailing wage rates — HI NOT a RTW state + HI recognizes public-sector + private-sector collective bargaining. AWS Certified Welder + 6G + API 1104 + ASME Section IX + AWS D1.1 + ASME Section III nuclear pressure vessel cert + NAS 410 aerospace cert drive 30-60% wage premium. Honolulu Community College + Hawaii Community College Hilo + University of Hawaii Maui College + Kauai Community College + the substantial HI federal civilian welder pipeline through PHNSY apprenticeship + Boilermakers Local 627 + UA Local 675 pipeline. HI progressive top 11% + HI no state estate tax + HI NOT a RTW state anchor the HI welder proposition.