Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Waipahu, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 48% of gross income.
Waipahu 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 Waipahu, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:
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Can a plumber afford rent in Waipahu, HI?
Median rent in Waipahu is $2,897 a month. A typical plumber in Hawaii earns about $72,468 a year, which makes that rent 48% 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 Waipahu?
Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Hawaii (~$72,468/yr) supports up to $1,812 a month in rent. Waipahu's current median rent is $2,897/mo, which is $1,085/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Waipahu?
At an hourly equivalent of about $35 an hour, a plumber in Hawaii works roughly 83.2 hours a month to cover Waipahu's median rent of $2,897.
Where is rent cheaper than Waipahu for a plumber?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Kaneohe ($2,895/mo), Waialua ($2,893/mo), Kailua Kona ($2,877/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.