Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Aiea, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 45.7% of gross income.
Aiea rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii state estimate).
About rent and a plumber salary
Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Aiea, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:
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Can a plumber afford rent in Aiea, HI?
Median rent in Aiea is $2,758 a month. A typical plumber in Hawaii earns about $72,468 a year, which makes that rent 45.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a plumber afford in Aiea?
Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Hawaii (~$72,468/yr) supports up to $1,812 a month in rent. Aiea's current median rent is $2,758/mo, which is $946/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Aiea?
At an hourly equivalent of about $35 an hour, a plumber in Hawaii works roughly 79.2 hours a month to cover Aiea's median rent of $2,758.
Where is rent cheaper than Aiea for a plumber?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Kailua ($2,757/mo), Mililani ($2,742/mo), Mililani ($2,719/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.