How much does a welder make in Honolulu?
$81,120a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $39.00 an hour or $6,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.00
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,020Median: $81,120Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,020 | $25.01 | |
| 25th | $64,160 | $30.85 | |
| Median | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| 75th | $92,690 | $44.56 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.18 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for welders.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $122,000 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $94,900 |
| Layout Worker | $87,570 |
| Machinist | $84,410 |
| Molding | $77,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,000 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $67,840 |
| Inspector | $61,630 |
| Tailor | $53,680 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $53,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $39.00 ($81,120 a year).
Do welders make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $81,120 against $53,750 nationally, 51% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $79,000, so Honolulu pays 3% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for welder pay?
2 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 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.