Median DOL Salary
$77,669
Total DOL Filings
3,296
Companies Hiring
1,017
Cost of Living Index
180.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Honolulu, HI$77,669
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Honolulu, HI is 27.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Honolulu
Highest-Paying Occupations in Honolulu
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $192,820 | -16.7% | 14 |
| Construction Managers | $140,500 | +14.3% | 8 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,878 | N/A | 11 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $109,928 | -20.4% | 8 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,232 | +55.3% | 27 |
| Sales Managers | $94,040 | -19.4% | 12 |
| Chemical Engineers | $93,298 | N/A | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $93,000 | -22.7% | 7 |
| Lawyers | $92,290 | -20.5% | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | N/A | 13 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,568 | N/A | 12 |
| Lodging Managers | $88,120 | -17.3% | 6 |
| Financial Managers | $86,466 | -32.1% | 13 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $85,134 | -10.5% | 11 |
| Materials Scientists | $80,000 | N/A | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,000 | -25.8% | 27 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,988 | +62.2% | 9 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,800 | N/A | 9 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $76,710 | -23.8% | 9 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,008 | +52.3% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Hawaii
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Hawaii.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $231,500 | 570 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $222,790 | N/A |
| Pediatricians, General | $208,620 | 400 |
| Psychiatrists | $203,440 | 120 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $203,290 | 120 |
| Physician Assistants | $163,020 | 440 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $155,390 | 140 |
| Pharmacists | $150,710 | 1,310 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $150,600 | N/A |
| Database Architects | $149,500 | 70 |
Salary Trend in Honolulu, HI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Honolulu, HI has a cost of living index of 180.3, which is 80.3% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $55,463 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $192,820 | $106,944 |
| Construction Managers | $140,500 | $77,926 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,878 | $62,051 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $109,928 | $60,970 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,232 | $56,701 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Honolulu, HI stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Honolulu, HI
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.