Average salary in Hawaii
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Hawaii is $70,270 a year and the median is $56,320, across 627,530 jobs (BLS May 2025). Hawaii ranks #17 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $70,270 |
| Median salary | $56,320 |
| Median hourly wage | $27.08 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $34,170 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $123,660 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $54,377 |
Highest-paying jobs in Hawaii
- Physician: $339,290
- Chief Executive: $281,640
- Family Medicine Physician: $218,210
- Dentist: $167,820
- Physician Assistant: $164,050
- Pharmacist: $163,220
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $151,670
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $147,630
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $141,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective: $140,590
- Registered Nurse: $136,320
- Nurse Practitioner: $135,570
- Lineman: $134,340
- Financial Manager: $134,210
- Veterinarian: $130,120
- Manager: $130,000
- Human Resources Manager: $128,910
- Construction Manager: $128,910
- Education Administrator: $126,760
- Electronics Engineer: $126,690
Most common jobs in Hawaii
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 24,130 | $35,250 |
| Retail Salesperson | 19,180 | $37,790 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 14,090 | $62,390 |
| General and Operations Manager | 13,380 | $108,180 |
| Registered Nurse | 12,940 | $136,320 |
| Office Clerk | 12,930 | $42,340 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 11,230 | $37,710 |
| Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner | 11,120 | $51,600 |
| Cook | 11,090 | $45,420 |
| Cashier | 10,780 | $36,780 |
| Security Guard | 10,160 | $42,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | 10,090 | $63,080 |
| Laborer and Freight | 9,490 | $44,120 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 8,830 | $39,300 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | 8,030 | $57,960 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Hawaii?
$70,270 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $56,320 ($27.08/hour), per BLS May 2025. Hawaii ranks #17 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hawaii?
Physician ($339,290), Chief Executive ($281,640), Family Medicine Physician ($218,210), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Hawaii?
Earning more than the median of $56,320 puts you above half of Hawaii workers; the top 10% earn over $123,660.