State Median Salary
$78,467
Total DOL Filings
4,282
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
180.3
National average = 100
Hawaii vs National Average
Hawaii
$78,467
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Hawaii median DOL salary is +58.5% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Hawaii
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 3,296 | $77,669 | University of Hawaii |
| Hilo, HI | 215 | $76,156 | University of Hawaii |
| Kapolei, HI | 65 | $83,301 | University of Hawaii |
| Kailua-Kona, HI | 40 | $79,230 | Nan Inc |
| Kamuela, HI | 40 | $92,082 | California Association for Research in Astronomy |
| Waipahu, HI | 39 | $82,510 | M. Shiroma Painting Company |
| Mililani, HI | 37 | $82,879 | Telecom Technology Services, Inc. |
| Laie, HI | 34 | $70,607 | POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER |
| Kaneohe, HI | 33 | $67,335 | University of Hawaii |
| Aiea, HI | 32 | $80,992 | HAWAIYA TECHNOLOGIES INC |
Top Employers in Hawaii
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hawaii
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $192,000 | -17.1% | 16 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $124,000 | -16.6% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $121,389 | +21.6% | 5 |
| Construction Managers | $121,306 | -1.3% | 13 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $109,928 | -20.4% | 8 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,118 | +65.8% | 28 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,027 | N/A | 13 |
| Environmental Engineers | $98,904 | -6% | 7 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,472 | +48.3% | 5 |
| Sales Managers | $93,540 | -19.8% | 14 |
| Chemical Engineers | $93,298 | N/A | 7 |
| Lawyers | $92,290 | -20.5% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $90,115 | -25.1% | 14 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Physicists | $89,820 | N/A | 11 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,136 | N/A | 13 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,000 | N/A | 14 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,008 | +83% | 13 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,000 | +15.4% | 9 |
| Financial Managers | $86,233 | -32.3% | 30 |
BLS Wage Survey - Hawaii
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $148,620 | 1,300 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $142,040 | 220 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $140,750 | 2,590 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $140,150 | 90 |
| Dentists, General | $139,990 | 570 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,020 | 1,400 |
| Optometrists | $136,670 | 230 |
| Registered Nurses | $136,320 | 13,100 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $135,870 | 220 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $135,380 | 890 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Hawaii?
Hawaii has a cost of living index of
180.3 (national average = 100), meaning it is
80.3% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Hawaii has the purchasing power equivalent of
$55,463 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $192,000 | $106,489 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $124,000 | $68,774 |
| Industrial Engineers | $121,389 | $67,326 |
| Construction Managers | $121,306 | $67,280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $109,928 | $60,970 |
Salary Trend in Hawaii
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Hawaii
Chief Executives in Hawaii
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Hawaii
Industrial Engineers in Hawaii
Construction Managers in Hawaii
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Hawaii
Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Hawaii
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Hawaii
Environmental Engineers in Hawaii
Compare Hawaii to Another State
See how Hawaii stacks up against other states.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.