Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Hawaii

Wages, programs & career outlook

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair the piping systems that carry water, gas, steam, and waste. Residential plumbers work on homes; pipefitters and steamfitters handle industrial and commercial systems with higher pressures and tighter tolerances.

HI Median Salary
$78,540/yr
+25% vs. national
National Median
$62,970/yr
HI Employment
2,640
Plumber & Pipefitters employed
HI Sponsors
1
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
4.5%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
44,000
Nationally, per yr

Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Hawaii: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship in Hawaii combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Hawaii pay vs. national

Median plumber & pipefitter wages in Hawaii are $78,540/year, +25% above the national median of $62,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Hawaii has 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor for plumber & pipefitter listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.5% job growth for plumber & pipefitters nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 44,000 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Hawaii-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Hawaii Wage Spread

Annual wages for Plumber & Pipefitters in Hawaii across all experience levels.

10th pct
$46,900
Median
$78,540
90th pct
$115,160
Middle 50% of workers earn $62,390$97,820

Current Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Openings in Hawaii

No plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Hawaii. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship Sponsors in Hawaii

1 plumber & pipefitter-related registered sponsor identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Hawaii. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current plumber & pipefitter apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
JATC OF UA PLBRS. & FITTERS LOCAL 675, AFL-CIO AND Honolulu Honolulu County
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Plumber & Pipefitter openings

Filter by occupation code 47-2152 and state HI for the most relevant results.

Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Hawaii

With 1 trade-specific sponsor in our directory, Hawaii's Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Plumber & Pipefitters earn in Hawaii?
The BLS reports a median wage of $78,540/yr for Plumber & Pipefitters in Hawaii (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become a Plumber & Pipefitter through apprenticeship?
A typical Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Should I do a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship or go to trade school?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Plumber & Pipefitters, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
How do I find a Plumber & Pipefitter apprenticeship in Hawaii?
Contact one of the 1 Plumber & Pipefitter-adjacent registered sponsor in Hawaii (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Plumber & Pipefitter apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $39,270/yr in Hawaii). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Plumber & Pipefitters also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

Compare 19 Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services programs nationwide →
Too few Hawaii-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.