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Master Electrician / Contractor Salary in Hawaii

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Master Electrician / Contractor in Hawaii.

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Demand: +11%
$117,760
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $56.61/hr
📊 80% Range: $83,200 – $179,200
📍 Regional Multiplier: +28% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $83,200
25th % Junior $100,480
50th % Median $117,760
75th % Senior $148,480
90th % Top 10% $179,200
Base Annual Salary $117,760
Target Annual Bonus $14,131
Annual Stock / Equity $25,907
Total Compensation (TC) $157,798
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in Hawaii

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Master Electrician / Contractor

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Master Electrician / Contractor

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$83,200
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Master Electrician / Contractor

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$117,760
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Master Electrician / Contractor

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$148,480
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$179,200

Master Electrician / Contractor Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$126,960

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$125,120

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$123,280

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$117,760

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$117,760

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$117,760

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$115,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$115,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

Master Electricians plan, install, and supervise high-voltage electrical distribution systems, industrial control panels, and commercial smart power grids.

Required Education
4-Year Apprenticeship + Master Electrician State License
Experience Benchmark
5-8 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Master Electrician / Contractor make in Hawaii?

The median annual salary for a Master Electrician / Contractor in Hawaii is $117,760, with entry-level professionals earning around $83,200 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $179,200.

What is the average hourly rate for a Master Electrician / Contractor in Hawaii?

On average, a Master Electrician / Contractor in Hawaii makes approximately $56.61 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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