Concrete Cost Calculator for Hawaii - Free 2026 Cost Estimates
Get accurate concrete cost estimates using Hawaii regional pricing data. Our free calculator adjusts for local labor rates and material costs specific to HI.
Hawaii Concrete Labor Costs — Verified from BLS OEWS (2025)
Every figure on this page is a published U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics value. Last verified 2026-06-20.
In Hawaii, cement masons & concrete finishers — the core trade for concrete work — earn a mean wage of $41.09/hr ($85,470 per year) in the 2025 BLS OEWS release. That is 42% above the national average (national mean $60,050 per year). Hawaii employs about 650 cement masons & concrete finishers statewide. Related trades that price into a typical concrete job include construction laborers ($71,520/yr), carpenters ($87,480/yr), first-line supervisors of construction trades ($103,000/yr). Because labor is the largest variable cost on most concrete projects, these published state wage levels are the biggest single reason concrete costs differ between Hawaii and other states. Every figure here is a mean value published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and is refreshed automatically when BLS releases new OEWS data.
Across the trades that touch a typical concrete job in Hawaii, BLS reports mean wages of cement masons & concrete finishers at $85,470 per year ($41.09/hr); construction laborers at $71,520 per year ($34.39/hr); carpenters at $87,480 per year ($42.06/hr); first-line supervisors of construction trades at $103,000 per year ($49.52/hr). The spread between first-line supervisors of construction trades ($103,000) and construction laborers ($71,520) reflects differences in skill, certification, and supervisory responsibility on Hawaii job sites, and it is why a detailed, line-item estimate beats a single blended rate when you are budgeting concrete work.
Half of Hawaii cement masons & concrete finishers earn less than the median of $95,890 per year — above the $85,470 mean, which a smaller number of higher earners pulls upward. For budgeting, the median is often the more realistic figure for routine concrete crews. BLS counts roughly 650 cement masons & concrete finishers, 4,580 construction laborers, 4,810 carpenters, 2,890 first-line supervisors of construction trades employed across Hawaii, a measure of how deep the local concrete-trade labor pool is and how much competition for crews you can expect when scheduling work.
When you budget a concrete job in Hawaii, treat these BLS wage levels as the labor-rate floor: a crew's billed rate adds overhead, insurance, equipment, and margin on top of the $41.09/hr mean wage shown above. Because Hawaii's cement masons & concrete finishers wages sit 42% above the national average, a concrete quote that comes in far below these published rates is worth a second look — labor that cheap usually signals a different scope, materials, or crew experience. Use the calculator on this page to combine these Hawaii labor rates with your project's material quantities for a complete estimate.
| Occupation (SOC) | Mean hourly | Mean annual | Median annual | Employed in HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers 47-2051 | $41.09/hr | $85,470 | $95,890 | 650 |
| Construction Laborers 47-2061 | $34.39/hr | $71,520 | $77,110 | 4,580 |
| Carpenters 47-2031 | $42.06/hr | $87,480 | $85,280 | 4,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades 47-1011 | $49.52/hr | $103,000 | $102,630 | 2,890 |
Wages are statewide means published by BLS and reflect labor cost only — not the total installed cost of a project. Use the calculator below for a full materials-and-labor estimate, and always obtain written bids from licensed Hawaii contractors.
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Sources & Methodology
These figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program — the official federal wage survey — for the 2025 reference release, the latest available. Wages shown are statewide mean values for Hawaii; actual pay varies by metro area, employer, union status, and experience. CostFlowAI re-checks the BLS public API on a quarterly recheck cadence and stamps each figure with the date it was last verified (2026-06-20). We publish the exact BLS series ID behind every number so any figure on this page can be independently confirmed at the source.
- BLS OEWS Hawaii — all occupations, statewide — 2025 annual (A01) reference release. Last verified 2026-06-20.
- BLS OEWS national benchmark — Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers, all U.S. — 2025 annual (A01) reference release. Last verified 2026-06-20.
- The “42% above the national average” figure is derived arithmetic on the two cited BLS annual-mean wages ($85,470 HI ÷ $60,050 national − 1) — not a separate estimate.
BLS series IDs behind every figure on this page16
- Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers 47-2051
- Hourly mean wage
OEUS150000000000047205103 - Annual mean wage
OEUS150000000000047205104 - Annual median wage
OEUS150000000000047205113 - Employment
OEUS150000000000047205101
- Hourly mean wage
- Construction Laborers 47-2061
- Hourly mean wage
OEUS150000000000047206103 - Annual mean wage
OEUS150000000000047206104 - Annual median wage
OEUS150000000000047206113 - Employment
OEUS150000000000047206101
- Hourly mean wage
- Carpenters 47-2031
- Hourly mean wage
OEUS150000000000047203103 - Annual mean wage
OEUS150000000000047203104 - Annual median wage
OEUS150000000000047203113 - Employment
OEUS150000000000047203101
- Hourly mean wage
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades 47-1011
- Hourly mean wage
OEUS150000000000047101103 - Annual mean wage
OEUS150000000000047101104 - Annual median wage
OEUS150000000000047101113 - Employment
OEUS150000000000047101101
- Hourly mean wage
Each ID resolves to the live U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics public-API record for that exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions: Concrete in Hawaii
What do concrete crews cost in Hawaii in 2026?
Cement masons & concrete finishers — the core concrete trade — earn a mean wage of $41.09/hr ($85,470 per year) in Hawaii, per 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data, 42% above the national average. Labor is the largest variable cost on most concrete jobs, so this is the single biggest driver of how Hawaii concrete pricing compares with other states. Use the free concrete calculator on this page for a full materials-and-labor estimate for your specific project.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Hawaii?
Permit requirements for concrete work in Hawaii vary by municipality and project scope. Most cities and counties in Hawaii require building permits for structural work and projects exceeding certain cost thresholds. Contact your local Hawaii building department for specific requirements — always verify before starting work.
What factors affect concrete costs in Hawaii?
Key factors include local labor rates (cement masons & concrete finishers average $41.09/hr in Hawaii per BLS OEWS), material availability and regional pricing, permit and inspection fees, site conditions specific to Hawaii, and project complexity. Wages are the largest variable cost on most concrete jobs, which is why Hawaii pricing tracks its published trade-wage levels. Getting multiple written quotes from licensed Hawaii contractors is recommended for the most accurate pricing.
What This Estimate Includes
- Materials: ready-mix concrete, reinforcement, forming materials at regional pricing
- Labor: Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers in Hawaii earn a mean wage of $41.09/hr (BLS OEWS 2025)
- Waste factor: 10% standard waste allowance included
Not included: permits, demolition, site preparation beyond standard grading, inspections, or unforeseen site conditions.
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