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Hawaii JATC (IBEW 1186)
IBEW Local 1186
Honolulu, HI · Inside Wireperson / Telecommunications (CATV)
Year 1 wage
$18–$24/hr
Journeyman
$44–$56/hr
Verified May 18, 20265 yr · 10,000 OJT hrs · $33 fee
Apprenticeships
Hawaii.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
4,919
active construction apprentices
27+
registered programs (DOL)
1
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
Hawaii · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 4,919 total
Carpenter
1,265 apprentices$21.84/hr avg start
Electrician
838 apprentices$18.07/hr avg start
Other Construction
505 apprentices$20.36/hr avg start
Painter
413 apprentices$18.36/hr avg start
Plumber
385 apprentices$19.52/hr avg start
Roofer
299 apprentices$19.93/hr avg start
Bricklayer/Mason
259 apprentices$21.51/hr avg start
Ironworker
186 apprentices$23.62/hr avg start
+6 additional trades not shown
Carpenter
$21.84/hr
avg starting wage
Electrician
$18.07/hr
avg starting wage
Other Construction
$20.36/hr
avg starting wage
Painter
$18.36/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Hawaii · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$47.78/hr
~$99K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$38.16/hr
~$79K/yr
HVAC Techs
$33.7/hr
~$70K/yr
Line Installers
$64.29/hr
~$134K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 2 metro areas in Hawaii. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
1 manually verified. Hawaii has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Hawaii with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 27 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Union/Labor | Honolulu | Carpenter | 1,197 | UNION |
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS | HONOLULU | ElectricianRooferPlumber+2 | 719 | non-union |
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF | Jbphh | Painter/FinisherHVAC TechnicianElectrician+3 | 568 | UNION |
JATC OF UA PLBRS. & FITTERS LOCAL 675, AFL-CIO AND | Honolulu | HVAC TechnicianPlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 532 | UNION |
HAWAII ELECTRICIANS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE | HONOLULU | Line WorkerElectrician | 388 | UNION |
District Council 50 JATTF - Painters Union/Labor | HONOLULU | Painter/Finisher | 322 | UNION |
Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training - Drywall Union/Labor | Honolulu | Other Construction | 254 | UNION |
UNITED UNION OF ROOFERS LOCAL 221 TRAINING PROGRAM Union/Labor | Honolulu | Roofer | 245 | UNION |
HAWAII OPERATING ENGINEERS JAC | KAHUKU | Operating Engineer | 219 | UNION |
HAWAII IRONWORKERS LOCAL UNION 625 | WAIPAHU | Ironworker | 188 | UNION |
Hawaii Laborers' Union Local 368 Union/Labor | Honolulu | Laborer | 159 | UNION |
SHEET METAL WORKERS | HONOLULU | Sheet Metal Worker | 146 | UNION |
HI CEMENT FINISHER LOCAL 630 | HONOLULU | Bricklayer/Mason | 137 | UNION |
District Council 50 JATTF - Tapers Union/Labor | HONOLULU | Painter/Finisher | 129 | UNION |
District Council 50 JATTF - Glaziers Union/Labor | HONOLULU | Glazier | 125 | UNION |
CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | HONOLULU | Painter/FinisherPlumberCarpenter+4 | 54 | UNION |
District Council 50 JATTF - Floor Layers Union/Labor | HONOLULU | Other Construction | 54 | UNION |
HI PLASTERERS LOCAL 630 | HONOLULU | Painter/Finisher | 50 | UNION |
HI TILE SETTERS LOCAL 1 | HONOLULU | Bricklayer/Mason | 47 | UNION |
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS | Honolulu | Elevator Constructor | 47 | UNION |
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. | HONOLULU | ElectricianBoilermaker | 40 | UNION |
HI BRICKLAYER MASON LOCAL 1 | HONOLULU | Bricklayer/Mason | 30 | UNION |
NAVFAC Hawaii Federal Agency | Joint Base Pearl Harbor | CarpenterElectricianHVAC Technician+3 | 29 | non-union |
HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & ALLIED WORKERS LOC 132 | KAPOLEI | Other Construction | 23 | UNION |
Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training - Millwight Union/Labor | Honolulu | Other Construction | 20 | UNION |
Hawaii Electric Light Company Employer | Hilo | ElectricianLine Worker | 17 | UNION |
MAUI ELECTRIC COMPANY, LTD. | KAHULUI | Electrician | 15 | UNION |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Hawaii may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Hawaii?
Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.
Are apprenticeships in Hawaii free?
Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.
Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?
Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.
How long is a trade apprenticeship?
Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.
Hawaii Licensing
Hawaii is an SAA state and is not right-to-work. Trade licensing is administered by the Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) through two boards: the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, and the Contractors License Board. Hawaii does not issue individual journeyman/master trade licenses; all work is performed under a company's licensed contractor classification.