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Average salary by job family in Honolulu
| Management | $131,580 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $129,030 |
| Legal | $106,120 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $103,380 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $101,250 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,160 |
| Construction and Extraction | $84,670 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,940 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $81,730 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $71,790 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $70,640 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,060 |
| Community and Social Service | $64,680 |
| Protective Service | $61,000 |
| Production | $57,680 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $52,630 |
| Sales and Related | $50,810 |
| Healthcare Support | $48,890 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,390 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $46,170 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $46,170 |
| Personal Care and Service | $43,850 |
Highest-paying jobs in Honolulu
- Chief Executives$334,000
- Physicians, All Other$330,720
- Psychiatrists$276,590
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$234,740
- Dentists, General$229,620
- Family Medicine Physicians$222,460
- Pediatricians, General$182,510
- Physicists$180,330
- Nurse Midwives$168,200
- Medical and Health Services Managers$160,430
Most common jobs in Honolulu and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,240 | $34,970 | $35,080 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,810 | $39,880 | $37,400 |
| Registered Nurses | 9,680 | $124,740 | $139,260 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,430 | $130,360 | $113,940 |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,820 | $44,430 | $41,600 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 8,550 | $61,880 | $60,250 |
| Security Guards | 8,440 | $42,380 | $42,580 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,090 | $39,370 | $36,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 7,220 | $66,900 | $62,980 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,020 | $47,160 | $44,120 |
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Cost of living in Honolulu
Prices in the Honolulu area are 11% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 111.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $71,940 therefore buys what $64,834 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $851,163, 8.2 times the median household income of $104,264.
$851,163typical home value
$104,264median household income
111.0BEA price parity
1,003,666metro population
Take-home pay in Honolulu
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,710 | $32,781 | $2,732 |
| Median wage | $57,220 | $45,611 | $3,801 |
| Average wage | $71,940 | $55,776 | $4,648 |
| 75th percentile wage | $84,590 | $63,714 | $5,310 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024).
Salaries for every job in Honolulu
Management35 jobs
- Chief Executives$334K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$160K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$152K
- Financial Managers$149K
- Managers, All Other$139K
- Human Resources Managers$137K
- Marketing Managers$135K
- Sales Managers$134K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- General and Operations Managers$130K
- Construction Managers$130K
- Training and Development Managers$128K
- Purchasing Managers$128K
- Administrative Services Managers$125K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$124K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$122K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$121K
- Lodging Managers$119K
- Public Relations Managers$116K
- Facilities Managers$114K
- Natural Sciences Managers$111K
- Fundraising Managers$105K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$99K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$92K
- Emergency Management Directors$91K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$90K
- Food Service Managers$87K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80K
- Education Administrators, All Other$80K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$78K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$73K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$65K
- Funeral Home Managers$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical46 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$331K
- Psychiatrists$277K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$235K
- Dentists, General$230K
- Family Medicine Physicians$222K
- Pediatricians, General$183K
- Nurse Midwives$168K
- Pharmacists$155K
- Physician Assistants$154K
- Optometrists$150K
- Nurse Practitioners$142K
- Veterinarians$134K
- Registered Nurses$125K
- Radiation Therapists$122K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$118K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$116K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$115K
- Audiologists$110K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$96K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$94K
- Respiratory Therapists$93K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$92K
- Dental Hygienists$92K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$84K
- Chiropractors$83K
- Acupuncturists$77K
- Surgical Technologists$74K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$73K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73K
- Recreational Therapists$72K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$71K
- Athletic Trainers$71K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$70K
- Surgical Assistants$70K
- Opticians, Dispensing$68K
- Medical Records Specialists$67K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$66K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$64K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$55K
- Psychiatric Technicians$54K
- Pharmacy Technicians$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Dietetic Technicians$43K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Database Architects$143K
- Software Developers$128K
- Information Security Analysts$120K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$118K
- Data Scientists$118K
- Computer Network Architects$117K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$116K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$110K
- Operations Research Analysts$110K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$108K
- Computer Programmers$108K
- Database Administrators$96K
- Computer Systems Analysts$95K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$84K
- Statisticians$84K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Architecture and Engineering19 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$137K
- Engineers, All Other$128K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$125K
- Industrial Engineers$125K
- Environmental Engineers$116K
- Electrical Engineers$109K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$103K
- Civil Engineers$96K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$96K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$90K
- Surveyors$82K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$125K
- Management Analysts$108K
- Labor Relations Specialists$105K
- Credit Analysts$104K
- Logisticians$103K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$97K
- Financial Risk Specialists$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$95K
- Budget Analysts$93K
- Project Management Specialists$90K
- Compliance Officers$87K
- Cost Estimators$86K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$85K
- Loan Officers$84K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Accountants and Auditors$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$78K
- Insurance Underwriters$76K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Fundraisers$69K
- Financial Examiners$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$66K
- Tax Preparers$41K
Construction and Extraction29 jobs
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$103K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$97K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$96K
- Tile and Stone Setters$95K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$95K
- Electricians$95K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$94K
- Sheet Metal Workers$91K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$90K
- Carpenters$89K
- Tapers$89K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$87K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$84K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$82K
- Glaziers$81K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$80K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$75K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$73K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$71K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$71K
- Construction Laborers$70K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$69K
- Roofers$61K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$60K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$50K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$43K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$37K
Life, Physical, and Social Science26 jobs
- Physicists$180K
- Psychologists, All Other$135K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$123K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$118K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$117K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$106K
- Historians$102K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$101K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$100K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$98K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$96K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- Chemists$91K
- School Psychologists$89K
- Urban and Regional Planners$86K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$84K
- Conservation Scientists$83K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81K
- Epidemiologists$78K
- Chemical Technicians$76K
- Microbiologists$71K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$56K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$54K
- Agricultural Technicians$51K
- Biological Technicians$50K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media21 jobs
- Art Directors$87K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$84K
- Music Directors and Composers$83K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$77K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$75K
- Producers and Directors$75K
- Interior Designers$71K
- Public Relations Specialists$70K
- Designers, All Other$69K
- Coaches and Scouts$67K
- Editors$67K
- Graphic Designers$62K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$60K
- Audio and Video Technicians$60K
- Broadcast Technicians$59K
- Fashion Designers$57K
- Interpreters and Translators$55K
- Photographers$52K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$48K
- Floral Designers$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair29 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$117K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$96K
- Commercial Divers$93K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$92K
- Avionics Technicians$85K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$85K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$84K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$84K
- Riggers$82K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$81K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$78K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$78K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$76K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$76K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$75K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$71K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$71K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$67K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$63K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$58K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$55K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55K
- Home Appliance Repairers$53K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$50K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$48K
Transportation and Material Moving26 jobs
- Ship Engineers$135K
- Crane and Tower Operators$119K
- Commercial Pilots$107K
- Transportation Inspectors$107K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$80K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$80K
- Motorboat Operators$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$64K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$63K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Bus Drivers, School$59K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$58K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$56K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$52K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$48K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Parking Attendants$35K
Educational Instruction and Library22 jobs
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Instructional Coordinators$92K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$87K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$73K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$66K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$63K
- Curators$62K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$62K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$54K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$53K
- Library Technicians$52K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$46K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$44K
- Tutors$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$124K
- Social Workers, All Other$113K
- Healthcare Social Workers$84K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69K
- Health Education Specialists$68K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68K
- Clergy$62K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$62K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59K
- Community Health Workers$56K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$55K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
- Religious Workers, All Other$42K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$136K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$129K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$93K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$74K
- Transportation Security Screeners$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$55K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$52K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$44K
- Security Guards$42K
Production33 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$119K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$96K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$95K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$86K
- Machinists$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$79K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$77K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$65K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62K
- Woodworkers, All Other$57K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$57K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$51K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$50K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$50K
- Bakers$48K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$48K
- Helpers--Production Workers$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$40K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$39K
- Food Batchmakers$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$35K
Office and Administrative Support43 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$59K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$58K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$57K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$56K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$56K
- Procurement Clerks$55K
- Bill and Account Collectors$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- File Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Word Processors and Typists$45K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Tellers$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$42K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$37K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$129K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$99K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$95K
- Real Estate Brokers$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Advertising Sales Agents$64K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57K
- Travel Agents$55K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$50K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$37K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$53K
- Medical Assistants$49K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Phlebotomists$47K
- Pharmacy Aides$46K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Orderlies$44K
- Dental Assistants$42K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$41K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$76K
- Bartenders$73K
- Waiters and Waitresses$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$53K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$50K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$49K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$45K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$43K
- Cooks, All Other$42K
- Cooks, Short Order$42K
- Dishwashers$40K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$40K
- Cooks, Fast Food$38K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$60K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$52K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- Concierges$53K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$50K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45K
- Animal Caretakers$44K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$44K
- Tour and Travel Guides$44K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$40K
- Residential Advisors$39K
- Childcare Workers$38K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33K
Jobs paid by the hour in Honolulu
For 4 jobs in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $67.88 | $53.46 | 560 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $47.16 | $45.29 | 50 |
| Dancers | $29.78 | $24.68 | 340 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $29.03 | $29.35 | 140 |
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Salary in Honolulu: questions
What is a good salary in Honolulu?
Half of all workers in the Honolulu metro earn less than $57,220 and the average is $71,940. Earning more than $84,590 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Honolulu to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $77,417, because prices here are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Honolulu?
Chief Executives ($334,000), Physicians, All Other ($330,720), Psychiatrists ($276,590).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Urban Honolulu, HI (46520), all occupations and 477 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024).
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