Best Construction Trades Schools in Hawaii (2025)

Updated November 7, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Compare construction trades schools across Hawaii. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

Hawaii Construction Trades Schools Salary Snapshot

Hawaii
Hawaii Median Pay $66,100 $31.78 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $46,730 $22.47 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Why Choose Construction Trades Schools in Hawaii?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

#1

Honolulu Community College

Honolulu, HI 36.2 miles away

Located in Honolulu, HI Honolulu Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Carpenter, and Carpentry.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

University of Hawaii Maui College

Kahului, HI 58.9 miles away

Located in Kahului, HI University of Hawaii Maui College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Construction Trades.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

Hawaii Construction Trades Schools Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Construction Laborers (47-2061)
Data Year: 2024 • Hawaii

Median Pay (2024) $66,100 $31.78 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$69,000 per year $33.18 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $37,440

$18.00 per hour

25th Percentile $49,370

$23.74 per hour

75th Percentile $84,970

$40.85 per hour

90th Percentile $96,450

$46.37 per hour

Hawaii vs U.S.

Median Wage +41.5%
$66,100

$31.78 per hour

Mean Wage +34.6%
$69,000

$33.18 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 4,140

Employment: 4,140 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
6.67
Employment RSE
5.8%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
4,140 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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