Welder Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$37.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,846/year ($4,987/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 520 Welder jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Welder salary of $79,000 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 $59,846 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $79,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,550 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,044 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,561 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,846 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,987 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Hawaii?
- The median Welder salary in Hawaii is $79,000 per year ($37.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,030 and $90,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $79,000, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $59,846 per year ($4,987 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 520 Welder 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.