salary$94,310 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$115,470per year
Jobs in the area3,120people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Urban Honolulu?
OK. Rent of $2,226 a month takes 28.3% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Urban Honolulu, HI?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Urban Honolulu, HI area is $94,310 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $53,860 and $115,470.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Urban Honolulu?
Typical rent of $2,226 a month takes 28.3% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area.