How much does a Welder make in Hawaii?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

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$49,871 / yrTotal Pay
$47,950 / yrBase Pay
$1,921 / yrAdditional Pay

$49,871

 / yr
$38K$66K
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The estimated total pay for a Welder is $49,871 per year in the Hawaii area, with an average salary of $47,950 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,921 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Welder in Hawaii

$49,871 /yr
Welder
$68,545 /yr
Senior Welder
$52,454 /yr
Lead Welder
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Job TitleSalary
Welder$49,871 /yr
Senior Welder$68,545 /yr
Lead Welder$52,454 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Welder in Hawaii

Some related job titles are Structural Welder Salaries with median pay of $51,588, Tig Welder Salaries with median pay of $53,003, Welder/Fabricator Salaries with median pay of $51,758, Welding Salaries with median pay of $61,176.

Total Pay Trajectory

For Welder in Hawaii

$49,871 /yr
Welder
$68,545 /yr
Senior Welder
$52,454 /yr
Lead Welder
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Welder?

Job TitleSalary
Welder$49,871 /yr
Senior Welder$68,545 /yr
Lead Welder$52,454 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Welder at different companies in Hawaii?

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US Army
3.8
WelderSee 45 salaries from this location

$48,586

 / yr
Naval Sea Systems Command
3.6
WelderSee 1 salary from this location

$26

 / hr
Western Welding AcademyWelderSee 1 salary from this location

$47,314

 / yr
O'Brien Steel Service
3.6
WelderSee 1 salary from this location

$22

 / hr
US Navy
3.7
WelderSee 1 salary from this location

$23

 / hr
Propulsion Controls Engineering
3.4
WelderSee 1 salary from this location

$24

 / hr
Trident Maritime Systems
3.4
WelderSee 1 salary from this location

$23

 / hr

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Welder in Hawaii Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
US Army Welder salaries - 45 salaries reportedHawaii$48,586/yr
Naval Sea Systems Command Welder salaries - 1 salaries reportedHawaii$26/hr
Western Welding Academy Welder salaries - 1 salaries reportedHawaii$47,314/yr
O'Brien Steel Service Welder salaries - 1 salaries reportedHawaii$22/hr
US Navy Welder salaries - 1 salaries reportedHawaii$23/hr
Propulsion Controls Engineering Welder salaries - 1 salaries reportedHawaii$24/hr
Trident Maritime Systems Welder salaries - 1 salaries reportedHawaii$23/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Welder in Hawaii

The top paying industry for a Welder in Hawaii is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $48,586.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$48,586

    0% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Welder is US Army.

US ArmyUS Army$48,586/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Skilled Labor & Manufacturing?

Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.

Welder pay FAQ in Hawaii

The average salary for a Welder is $49,871 per year in Hawaii. Salaries estimates are based on 7431 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Welder employees in Hawaii.

The highest salary for a Welder in Hawaii is $57,962 per year.

The lowest salary for a Welder in Hawaii is $43,039 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Welder or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Welder.

Welding provides fulfilling and accessible work to candidates who wish to pursue mastery in a vocational trade instead of a four-year academic education. Pay for welding roles is similar to that of other skilled trades such as automotive specialists and bakers. Many manufacturing firms have two to three shifts varying between eight to twelve hours in length. This schedule allows them to produce around the clock. Welders can increase their pay by working multiple shifts.

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According to Glassdoor data, around 63% of welders are satisfied with their salaries. In addition to a regular salary, welders may earn $1,921.11 each year. It's also common to receive company and union benefits, such as medical insurance and retirement plans.

Based on data collected by Glassdoor, welders have an annual salary that averages around $47,950.23. New welders will likely start around $37,721.45. Throughout a welder's career path, assuming skills and performance improve, the welder should have an opportunity to earn a higher salary and more lucrative overtime opportunities, eventually reaching a maximum salary of around $66,323.61.

If you already have a job, you can take steps to earn a higher salary as a welder. As you learn more advanced welds and get better at doing the common welds more quickly, you should be able to move up, eventually becoming a senior or lead welder. Focus on improving your ability to read complex blueprints, as well as improving the quality of your flat groove and horizontal flat fillet welds using manual, semi-automatic, and automatic welding equipment. Your welds should receive passing scores on Ultrasonic inspections. You may also find your career advancing more quickly if you receive training on Flux Core and Carbon Arcing Weld processes.

If you are just starting your career, you may be able to demand a higher salary by doing well in your welder job interview and showing off some impressive example welds.

For those already in a welder role and looking to negotiate a higher salary, do a welder job search for your desired position and talk about why you exceed those requirements. Be prepared to discuss your performance and safety metrics and provide examples of advanced welds. Make certain to discuss examples of leadership skills. If you are a top performer in the shop, don't be afraid to ask for a raise.

About 63.47% of Welder professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $1,921 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Welder in Hawaii as a good salary.

Welder professionals in Hawaii have a wide total pay range, between $37,721 and $66,324 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $49,871 following the average career path of a Welder.

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