Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Hawaii

Waiters and waitresses in Hawaii earn the most in Kahului (average $87,210 a year) and the least in Honolulu ($61,880), across the 2 Hawaii metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the waiters and waitresses average at $68,260 and the median at $62,390 for 14,090 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,060.

Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Hawaii

Kahului$87,210
Honolulu$61,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kahului	$87,210	$82,550	$37,070	$65,358	109
Honolulu	$61,880	$60,250	$29,320	$49,001	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Waiters and Waitresses salary in other states

Waiters and Waitresses salary by city and state

More about pay in Hawaii

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. SOC code 35-3031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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