Trade Schools in Hawaii

Two paths into the skilled trades in Hawaii. Compare both before you commit.
Path 1 · Trade School
29 programs
at 10 Hawaii schools · pay tuition, finish faster
Top-paying program
$102,390/yr
Nursing · University of Hawaii Maui College
Avg grad earnings
$42,973/yr
first year after graduation
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Path 2 · Apprenticeship
16 trades
216 registered sponsors · get paid to learn
Top-paying trade
$85,970/yr
Carpenter · median wage
Avg median wage
$81,956/yr
across all apprenticeable trades
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Apprenticeship Trades in Hawaii

Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in Hawaii, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see Hawaii-specific sponsors and live openings.

Trade Median Wage vs. National Employment
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic $150,600 +41%
Electrical Power-Line Worker $107,810 +16% 440
Sheet Metal Worker $91,540 +50% 430
Carpenter $85,970 +45% 5,630
Glazier $84,260 +52% 370
Electrician $83,200 +33% 3,020
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $80,180 +26% 760
Diesel Mechanic $79,010 +30% 670
Plumber & Pipefitter $78,540 +25% 2,640
Bricklayer & Blockmason $77,260 +27% 50
Machinist $77,060 +37% 290
Welder $76,970 +51% 570
Construction Painter $67,620 +39% 1,630
HVAC Technician $63,780 +7% 1,110
Roofer $56,950 +12% 1,000
Automotive Mechanic $50,560 +2% 2,950

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Trade School Programs in Hawaii

Most common skilled trade programs at Hawaii trade schools. Pick a trade to compare programs.

Vehicle Repair Technology
2 schools in HI
$41,634/yr avg grad
Construction Trades
1 school in HI
$86,741/yr avg grad

Highest-paying trade program in Hawaii: Construction Trades at Honolulu Community College — $86,741/yr first-year earnings. See full state rankings →

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Skilled Trades (3 programs)

Program School Score Earnings
Vehicle Repair Technology Honolulu Community College
Honolulu
78 $52,460/yr
Construction Trades Honolulu Community College
Honolulu
76 $86,741/yr
Vehicle Repair Technology Hawaii Community College
Hilo
63 $30,809/yr

Healthcare (9 programs)

Program School Score Earnings
Nursing University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului
90 $102,390/yr
Nursing Hawaii Community College
Hilo
87 $69,990/yr
Allied Health Professions Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu
80 $80,829/yr
Allied Health Professions Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu
79 $85,511/yr
Medical Assisting Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu
72 $42,172/yr
Health Administration Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu
61 $36,677/yr
Health Administration Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu
60 $39,027/yr
Medical Assisting Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu
51 $30,691/yr
Medical Assisting Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu
49 $31,921/yr

Engineering & Technology (1 programs)

Program School Score Earnings
IT Management University of Phoenix-Hawaii
Kapolei
68 $50,255/yr

Criminal Justice & Public Safety (1 programs)

Program School Score Earnings
Fire Protection Honolulu Community College
Honolulu
64 $37,817/yr

Personal Services (4 programs)

Program School Score Earnings
Culinary Arts Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu
69 $26,882/yr
Culinary Arts University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului
69 $24,669/yr
Culinary Arts Hawaii Community College
Hilo
67 $25,027/yr
Cosmetology Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
Honolulu
42 $16,699/yr

Business & Office (4 programs)

Program School Score Earnings
Business Administration University of Phoenix-Hawaii
Kapolei
74 $48,528/yr
Marketing University of Phoenix-Hawaii
Kapolei
64 $63,549/yr
Human Resources University of Phoenix-Hawaii
Kapolei
64 $46,304/yr
Hospitality Management Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu
58 $20,557/yr

Agriculture & Natural Resources (1 programs)

Program School Score Earnings
Veterinary Technology Windward Community College
Kaneohe
59 $38,109/yr

Other Programs (6 programs)

Program School Score Earnings
Liberal Arts & Humanities Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu
52 $33,307/yr
Liberal Arts & Humanities University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului
51 $27,904/yr
Liberal Arts & Humanities Windward Community College
Kaneohe
48 $27,200/yr
Liberal Arts & Humanities Hawaii Community College
Hilo
45 $25,212/yr
Liberal Arts & Humanities Kauai Community College
Lihue
44 $23,210/yr
Liberal Arts & Humanities Leeward Community College
Pearl City
43 $21,784/yr

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Sources & Methodology

Program data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (first-year graduate earnings from IRS tax data). Wage and growth projections: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024) and Employment Projections 2024–2034. Apprenticeship data: U.S. Department of Labor RAPIDS database and the ApprenticeshipUSA sponsor directory.

Programs on this page are grouped by field of study — Skilled Trades listed first, followed by health sciences, business, and other categories. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and AI-risk analysis by career path.

Data sources cited above. Last updated 2026.