How much does a painter make in Kahului?

$73,650a year

Median yearly pay for painters in the Kahului-Wailuku, HI metro area. That is $35.41 an hour or $6,138 a month.

Hourly: $35.41
Vs. national median: +49%
Rank among cities: 2 of 361
Jobs in the area: 180

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $50,950Median: $73,650Highest 10%: $99,600

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$50,950	$24.50
25th	$64,310	$30.92
Median	$73,650	$35.41
75th	$83,700	$40.24
90th	$99,600	$47.88

Other cities in Hawaii

Median yearly pay for painters.

Honolulu, HI

$66,160

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Related jobs in Kahului

Same field, median yearly pay.

Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator	$125,000
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker	$106,500
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$104,500
Electrician	$98,480
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$83,190
Carpenter	$82,110
Construction Laborer	$79,760
Plumber	$77,610
Construction and Building Inspector	$69,820
Tile and Stone Setter	$64,330

Salaries for every job in Kahului, HI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a painter make an hour in Kahului?

The median hourly pay in the Kahului-Wailuku, HI metro area is $35.41 ($73,650 a year).

Do painters make more in Kahului than the national average?

Yes: $73,650 against $49,400 nationally, 49% more.

How does Kahului compare with the rest of Hawaii?

The median in Hawaii is $68,220, so Kahului pays 8% more.

Where does Kahului rank for painter pay?

2 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a painter make starting out in Kahului?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,600 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.