Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in Waialua, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 52.7% of gross income.
Waialua rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Waialua, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in Waialua, HI?
Median rent in Waialua is $2,893 a month. A typical carpenter in Hawaii earns about $65,815 a year, which makes that rent 52.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in Waialua?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Hawaii (~$65,815/yr) supports up to $1,645 a month in rent. Waialua's current median rent is $2,893/mo, which is $1,248/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in Waialua?
At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a carpenter in Hawaii works roughly 91.4 hours a month to cover Waialua's median rent of $2,893.
Where is rent cheaper than Waialua for a carpenter?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Kailua Kona ($2,877/mo), Waipahu ($2,876/mo), Mililani ($2,870/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.