Trade Schools in Hawaii
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 | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $150,600 | — |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $107,810 | 440 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $91,540 | 430 |
| Carpenter | $85,970 | 5,630 |
| Glazier | $84,260 | 370 |
| Electrician | $83,200 | 3,020 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $80,180 | 760 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $79,010 | 670 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $78,540 | 2,640 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $77,260 | 50 |
| Machinist | $77,060 | 290 |
| Welder | $76,970 | 570 |
| Construction Painter | $67,620 | 1,630 |
| HVAC Technician | $63,780 | 1,110 |
| Roofer | $56,950 | 1,000 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $50,560 | 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.
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.