Average and median wage in Hawaii
Half of the 627,530 workers in Hawaii earn less than $56,320 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $70,270, or $33.78 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $34,170 or less and the top 10% $123,660 or more. The average is about the same as the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 10% more than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $34K10th
- $40K25th
- $56KMedian
- $82K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Hawaii per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,270 | $33.78 | $69,770 |
| Median | $56,320 | $27.08 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $34,170 | $16.43 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $40,370 | $19.41 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $81,510 | $39.19 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $123,660 | $59.45 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Hawaii
Map of Hawaii metro areas
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $71,940 | $57,220 | $55,776 | 111 | $851,163 |
| Kahului | $68,720 | $57,640 | $53,756 | 109 | $997,307 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Hawaii
- Physicians, All Other · Kahului$345,780
- Chief Executives · Honolulu$334,000
- Physicians, All Other · Honolulu$330,720
- Psychiatrists · Honolulu$276,590
- Chief Executives · Kahului$236,270
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Honolulu$234,740
- Dentists, General · Kahului$232,440
- Dentists, General · Honolulu$229,620
- Family Medicine Physicians · Honolulu$222,460
- Pediatricians, General · Honolulu$182,510
Most common jobs in Hawaii
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,130 | $35,810 | $35,250 | $39,020 |
| Retail Salespersons | 19,180 | $40,520 | $37,790 | $43,970 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 14,090 | $68,260 | $62,390 | $87,210 |
| General and Operations Managers | 13,380 | $128,130 | $108,180 | $130,360 |
| Registered Nurses | 12,940 | $124,340 | $136,320 | $127,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 12,930 | $44,880 | $42,340 | $48,320 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,230 | $40,430 | $37,710 | $42,700 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,120 | $52,370 | $51,600 | $54,750 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 11,090 | $47,080 | $45,420 | $54,460 |
| Cashiers | 10,780 | $38,450 | $36,780 | $42,430 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Hawaii
Hawaii income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Hawaii's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024).
Hawaii at a glance
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Salary in Hawaii: questions
What is the average salary in Hawaii?
$70,270 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is about the same as the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Hawaii?
$56,320 a year: half of Hawaii workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Hawaii?
$33.78 an hour on average, and $27.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Hawaii pays the most?
Honolulu, with an average of $71,940 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Hawaii expensive to live in?
BEA puts Hawaii prices 10% above the U.S. average (price parity 110.0). Within the state, Honolulu 111, Kahului 109 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Hawaii.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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