Skip to content
AffordMap
Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Hawaii

In Hawaii, electrical and electronics drafters earn $60,020 at the median — $28.86 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Hawaii. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$60K
Median annual
$28.86/hr
Hourly rate
$45K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $60K get you in Hawaii?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,853/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,240/mo
Rent as % of take-home58.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$54,479/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,613/mo

About electrical and electronics drafters

Category: Engineering

Sponsored links — AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more

View engineering positions
Currently hiring in Hawaii
View (opens in new tab)

Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii

Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $45,390, 25th percentile $51,330, median $60,020, 75th percentile $78,060, 90th percentile $78,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$45K25th$51KMedian$60K75th$78K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $45,390, 25th percentile $51,330, median $60,020, 75th percentile $78,060, 90th percentile $78,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electrical and electronics drafters (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.

Share

Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary by metro in Hawaii

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Urban Honolulu$60K+0%N/A

Compare to other states

Track electrical and electronics drafters salary changes

BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when Hawaii numbers change.

More engineering openings
Currently hiring in Hawaii
View (opens in new tab)
Would this salary go further somewhere else?
Compare your purchasing power across cities
Compare →
How do you get into this field?
Education, licensing, and what the career path looks like
Read guide →

Related careers in Engineering

Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical and electronics drafters make in Hawaii?

The median is $60,020 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,390, and experienced electrical and electronics drafters can clear $78,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $60K enough to live in Hawaii?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,853/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,240/month, which eats 58.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a electrical and electronics drafters salary go in Hawaii?

Hawaii has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electrical and electronics drafters salary is worth about $54,479 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do electrical and electronics drafters get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

All careers in Hawaii
Top-paying jobs, rent, and cost of living
Location hub →

People also searched