HVAC Apprentice Salary in Hawaii

How much does a HVAC Apprentice make in Hawaii?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a HVAC Apprentice in Hawaii is $53,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a HVAC Apprentice's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,098
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,285 to $58,567
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,366

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HVAC Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,567	$4,881	$1,126	$28
Average	$53,590	$4,466	$1,031	$26
25th Percentile	$49,285	$4,107	$948	$24

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Key Factors That Influence HVAC Apprentice Salaries

A HVAC Apprentice's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do HVAC Apprentice Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract HVAC Apprentices. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,769.
California: $56,554.
Massachusetts: $55,800.

District of Columbia $56,769 California $56,554 Massachusetts $55,800 Washington $55,595 New Jersey $55,574 Alaska $55,503 Connecticut $54,795 New York $54,508

Hawaii $53,590 Rhode Island $53,159 Maryland $52,867 Minnesota $52,467 Colorado $52,313 Illinois $52,262 Oregon $52,067 Delaware $51,924

New Hampshire $51,834 Virginia $51,632 Pennsylvania $51,042 Nevada $50,744 North Dakota $50,647 Michigan $50,493 Wisconsin $50,437 Vermont $50,324

Texas $50,011 Maine $49,991 Arizona $49,960 Ohio $49,924 Georgia $49,452 Indiana $49,217 Wyoming $49,170 Utah $49,099

Iowa $49,068 Kansas $48,822 Louisiana $48,750 North Carolina $48,724 Missouri $48,714 Florida $48,514 Montana $48,406 Nebraska $48,304

Kentucky $48,248 South Carolina $48,042 Tennessee $47,914 Idaho $47,863 New Mexico $47,489 Oklahoma $47,407 Alabama $47,104 South Dakota $46,597

Arkansas $46,320 West Virginia $46,171 Mississippi $45,725

Top Paying Cities for HVAC Apprentices

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $53,300
Anahola: $52,601
Captain Cook: $52,548

Aiea, HI $53,300 Anahola, HI $52,601 Captain Cook, HI $52,548 Eleele, HI $52,708 Ewa Beach, HI $53,253 Kapolei, HI $53,210 Haiku, HI $52,640 Hakalau, HI $52,522

Haleiwa, HI $53,108 Hana, HI $52,514 Hanalei, HI $52,532 Hanamaulu, HI $52,639 Hanapepe, HI $52,705 Hauula, HI $53,189 Hawaii National Park, HI $52,583 Hawi, HI $52,670

Hilo, HI $52,634 Princeville, HI $52,628 Holualoa, HI $52,569 Honaunau, HI $52,479 Honokaa, HI $52,546 Honomu, HI $52,629 Hoolehua, HI $52,479 Kaaawa, HI $53,206

Kahuku, HI $53,092 Kahului, HI $52,762 Kailua, HI $53,283 Ocean View, HI $52,613 Waikoloa, HI $52,608 Keauhou, HI $52,569 Kailua Kona, HI $52,633 Kalaheo, HI $52,645

Kalaupapa, HI $52,430 Kamuela, HI $52,573 Kaneohe, HI $53,272 Kapaa, HI $52,702 Kaumakani, HI $52,730 Kaunakakai, HI $52,541 Keaau, HI $52,670 Kealakekua, HI $52,642

Kealia, HI $52,660 Kekaha, HI $52,607 Kihei, HI $52,708 Kilauea, HI $52,629 Kapaau, HI $52,589 Koloa, HI $52,652 Kualapuu, HI $52,526 Kunia, HI $53,193

Kurtistown, HI $52,643 Lahaina, HI $52,653 Laie, HI $53,139 Lanai City, HI $52,526 Laupahoehoe, HI $52,658 Lawai, HI $52,730 Lihue, HI $52,639 Makawao, HI $52,681

Makaweli, HI $52,523 Maunaloa, HI $52,399 Mountain View, HI $52,615 Naalehu, HI $52,509 Ninole, HI $52,474 Ookala, HI $52,491 Paauilo, HI $52,555 Pahala, HI $52,524

Pahoa, HI $52,593 Paia, HI $52,656 Papaaloa, HI $52,665 Papaikou, HI $52,556 Pearl City, HI $53,261 Pepeekeo, HI $52,658 Puunene, HI $52,762 Volcano, HI $52,583

Wahiawa, HI $53,170 Pukalani, HI $52,681 Mililani, HI $53,234 Kula, HI $52,572 Waialua, HI $53,079 Waianae, HI $53,128 Wailuku, HI $52,680 Waimanalo, HI $53,273

Waimea, HI $52,726 Waipahu, HI $53,238 Honolulu, HI $53,318 J B P H H, HI $53,309 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $53,199 Schofield Barracks, HI $53,184 Fort Shafter, HI $53,318 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $53,318

Camp H M Smith, HI $53,307 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $53,255 Wake Island, HI $53,318

HVAC Apprentice Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For HVAC Apprentice roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, HVAC Apprentice positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view HVAC Apprentice as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a HVAC Apprentice

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$64,308	$31.0	20%

HVAC Apprentice Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a HVAC Apprentice's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$49,285

Average $53,590/year

$58,567

$4,107

Average $4,466/month

$4,881

$948

Average $1,031/week

$1,126

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,567	$4,881	$1,126	$28
Average	$53,590	$4,466	$1,031	$26
25th Percentile	$49,285	$4,107	$948	$24

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