Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in Hawaii

Wages, programs & career outlook

Sheet metal workers fabricate and install the ductwork, gutters, metal roofing, and specialty panels used in HVAC and architectural applications. Expect shop fabrication, field installation, and a mix of hand tools, power shears, and CNC cutting equipment.

HI Median Salary
$91,540/yr
+50% vs. national
National Median
$60,850/yr
HI Employment
430
Sheet Metal Workers employed
HI Sponsors
1
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
2.4%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
10,600
Nationally, per yr

Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in Hawaii: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered sheet metal worker 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 sheet metal worker wages in Hawaii are $91,540/year, +50% above the national median of $60,850. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Hawaii has 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor for sheet metal worker 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 2.4% job growth for sheet metal workers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 10,600 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 Sheet Metal Workers in Hawaii across all experience levels.

10th pct
$60,540
Median
$91,540
90th pct
$124,580
Middle 50% of workers earn $79,230$107,600

Current Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Hawaii

No sheet metal worker 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.

Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Sponsors in Hawaii

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

Organization City County
SHEET METAL WORKERS Honolulu Honolulu County
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Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in Hawaii

Hawaii has only 1 Sheet Metal Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Sheet Metal Workers make in Hawaii?
The BLS reports a median wage of $91,540/yr for Sheet Metal Workers in Hawaii (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship program?
The standard Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
What's the difference between a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship and trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Sheet Metal Workers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
How do I find a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Hawaii?
Contact one of the 1 Sheet Metal Worker-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.
Do Sheet Metal Worker apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Hawaii, a first-year Sheet Metal Worker apprentice might earn around $45,770/yr (roughly half the $91,540 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

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

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