Carpenter Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$41.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,786/year ($5,316/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $85,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $110,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,810 Carpenter jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Carpenter salary of $85,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,786 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $85,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,932 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,524 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$5,038 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,786 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,316 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Hawaii?
- The median Carpenter salary in Hawaii is $85,280 per year ($41.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,380 and $110,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $85,280, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $63,786 per year ($5,316 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 4,810 Carpenter jobs in Hawaii in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Hawaii state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Hawaii.