ConstructionUpdated Q1 2025

Construction Estimator Salary
in Honolulu, HI

Calculate costs of construction materials, labor, and overhead to prepare project bids. Median salary in Honolulu: $113K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$113K
per year
Take-home: $67K

Salary range in Honolulu

Entry level (25th)$84,000
Median (50th)$113,000
Senior (75th)$149,000
Top earner (90th)$192,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Key facts for Honolulu

Median salary
$113K
annual
Take-home pay
$67K
after fed/state tax
COL index
192
100 = US avg
State income tax
11%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$2,400
per month
YoY growth
+4.2%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Honolulu Construction Estimator to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $113K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Honolulu

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Construction Estimator salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$95K$103K$112K$120K$128K201920212023202520272029
2026
$116K
projected
2027
$119K
projected
2028
$122K
projected
2029
$125K
projected
2030
$128K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$113,000+$0
2028 projected$113,000+$0
2029 projected$113,000+$0
2030 projected$113,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Construction Estimator Salary in Honolulu, Hawaii: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Construction Estimator salary in Honolulu, HI is $113,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Honolulu–HI metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Construction Estimator in Honolulu

Entry-level Construction Estimators in Honolulu with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $84,000 and $113,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $113,000 to $149,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $149,000 to $192,000 or more.

Cost of living in Honolulu for Construction Estimators

Honolulu has a cost of living index of 192 compared to the US national average of 100. Honolulu's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Hawaii has a 11% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Construction Estimator

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering; CCE certification. 25% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Construction Estimator salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Honolulu (current)$113K192
Pearl City—185
Hilo—155