Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Hawaii, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 40 largest places in Hawaii, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | 345,482 | $86,504 | $1,823 | 4.8% | 41.5% |
| 2 | East Honolulu | 51,360 | $159,518 | $3,313 | 4.5% | 59.9% |
| 3 | Hilo | 50,404 | $81,779 | $1,427 | 6.9% | 34.6% |
| 4 | Pearl City | 44,547 | $118,112 | $2,316 | 2.8% | 39.0% |
| 5 | Waipahu | 40,482 | $103,895 | $1,658 | 4.1% | 20.1% |
| 6 | Kailua | 39,640 | $148,582 | $3,093 | 3.8% | 55.5% |
| 7 | Kaneohe | 37,355 | $125,613 | $2,269 | 4.5% | 37.1% |
| 8 | Kahului | 28,288 | $98,077 | $1,488 | 3.5% | 24.6% |
| 9 | Mililani Town | 27,668 | $127,363 | $2,384 | 3.7% | 43.8% |
| 10 | Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | $135,684 | $2,580 | 3.6% | 30.5% |
| 11 | Kapolei | 22,232 | $128,324 | $2,311 | 6.7% | 29.9% |
| 12 | Kailua | 21,818 | $88,211 | $1,754 | 4.0% | 33.6% |
| 13 | Kihei | 21,567 | $87,772 | $2,045 | 6.2% | 31.4% |
| 14 | Mililani Mauka | 21,278 | $138,942 | $2,350 | 2.3% | 51.5% |
| 15 | Makakilo | 20,735 | $118,550 | $2,276 | 4.3% | 36.4% |
| 16 | Wahiawa | 17,996 | $87,143 | $1,546 | 3.8% | 22.1% |
| 17 | Ocean Pointe | 17,085 | $149,767 | $3,424 | 2.2% | 50.6% |
| 18 | Wailuku | 16,926 | $102,942 | $1,762 | 3.1% | 36.1% |
| 19 | Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | $80,388 | $3,230 | 13.1% | 31.9% |
| 20 | Halawa | 14,385 | $110,400 | $1,739 | 2.6% | 31.3% |
| 21 | Ewa Beach | 14,376 | $124,323 | $2,522 | 4.3% | 21.9% |
| 22 | Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $2,921 | 6.2% | 32.8% |
| 23 | Hawaiian Paradise Park | 13,203 | $88,348 | $1,310 | 2.8% | 25.8% |
| 24 | Waimalu | 13,061 | $89,232 | $1,931 | 6.7% | 36.3% |
| 25 | Waianae | 12,918 | $81,733 | $1,277 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| 26 | Nanakuli | 12,383 | $86,597 | $1,690 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| 27 | Maili | 11,570 | $111,542 | $2,420 | 9.6% | 22.9% |
| 28 | Kaiminani | 11,465 | $110,560 | $1,202 | 3.8% | 33.1% |
| 29 | Kapaa | 11,094 | $89,477 | $2,020 | 2.3% | 29.7% |
| 30 | Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | $126,735 | $2,191 | 4.0% | 19.6% |
| 31 | Kaneohe Base | 10,919 | $69,418 | $3,410 | 9.0% | 39.0% |
| 32 | Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $2,219 | 2.9% | 29.3% |
| 33 | Lahaina | 10,162 | $88,889 | $1,997 | 5.8% | 26.4% |
| 34 | Makaha | 10,066 | $64,970 | $1,868 | 10.0% | 19.7% |
| 35 | Hickam Housing | 9,425 | $121,667 | $3,501 | 8.2% | 51.9% |
| 36 | Waimea | 9,286 | $100,198 | $1,867 | 5.4% | 41.6% |
| 37 | Haiku-Pauwela | 9,178 | $101,396 | $2,538 | 5.7% | 33.7% |
| 38 | Aiea | 9,087 | $140,308 | $2,844 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
| 39 | Pukalani | 8,679 | $102,976 | $1,608 | 9.7% | 35.6% |
| 40 | Ahuimanu | 8,452 | $135,438 | $2,635 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Hawaii is in the West region (Pacific division), with 1,445,235 residents, a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $100,389. The unemployment rate was 2.8% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 110.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,389 | 5 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 5 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 2.9% | 50 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 110.0 | 50 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 19 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 17.9% | 7 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Pacific division: Alaska · California · Oregon · Washington.
Hawaii is in the West region (Pacific division) and has 1,445,235 residents (the 40th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 40.9. Its economy produced about $125,686 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 42nd among states and DC, equal to $86,966 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 2.8% in 2026M09, which is 5th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 2.9% of employment, 50th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $56,320 a year ($27.08 an hour), 10% above the national median ($56,320 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Hawaii are Fast Food and Counter Workers (24,130 jobs, median $35,250); Retail Salespersons (19,180 jobs, median $37,790); Waiters and Waitresses (14,090 jobs, median $62,390); General and Operations Managers (13,380 jobs, median $108,180); Registered Nurses (12,940 jobs, median $136,320). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Medical and Health Services Managers (median $147,630); Registered Nurses (median $136,320); Financial Managers (median $134,210). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in building and grounds cleaning and maintenance (1.8 times the national share of workers) and food preparation and serving related (1.5 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Hawaii: the regional price parity is 110.0 against 100 for the whole country (50th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,971 a month and the median household income $100,389, so a year of rent equals 23.6% of income; the median home value is $839,100. The state minimum wage is $16.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 11.00%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
17.9% of residents were born abroad and 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 65.2% drive alone, 3.8% use public transit and 9.6% work from home; 16.7% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 24,106 | 19.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21,004 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12,227 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9,359 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 9,012 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7,460 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 7,288 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6,055 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5,720 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4,117 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3,661 | 2.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 2,962 | 2.4% |
| Information | 2,858 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 2,688 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 2,121 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,517 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 1,361 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 1,358 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 566 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 93 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12,500 | -3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 114,800 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 7,000 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 26,600 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 72,300 | +0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 93,500 | +2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 121,500 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 26,800 | -1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 122,700 | -1.7% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 638,100 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 74,880 | 119.3 | 1.05 | $48,820 | $35,430 | $75,030 | +3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 82,670 | 131.7 | 1.50 | $39,480 | $29,320 | $79,160 | +13% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 50,310 | 80.2 | 0.91 | $47,940 | $34,310 | $94,110 | +8% |
| Sales and Related | 51,000 | 81.3 | 0.94 | $41,990 | $31,180 | $76,150 | +9% |
| Management | 43,440 | 69.2 | 0.97 | $116,040 | $60,140 | $205,340 | -8% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 30,330 | 48.3 | 0.71 | $78,430 | $47,420 | $132,020 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 35,830 | 57.1 | 0.90 | $106,080 | $52,410 | $217,300 | +23% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 40,950 | 65.3 | 1.11 | $59,510 | $36,430 | $101,580 | -2% |
| Production | 13,640 | 21.7 | 0.39 | $48,690 | $32,530 | $90,830 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 21,350 | 34.0 | 0.67 | $44,990 | $34,830 | $60,170 | +17% |
| Construction and Extraction | 29,590 | 47.2 | 1.14 | $82,440 | $47,660 | $120,740 | +38% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 26,140 | 41.7 | 1.06 | $66,130 | $40,210 | $104,470 | +11% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 12,220 | 19.5 | 0.58 | $98,990 | $51,700 | $162,210 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 32,910 | 52.5 | 1.79 | $46,840 | $31,100 | $61,470 | +24% |
| Protective Service | 20,920 | 33.3 | 1.37 | $55,760 | $36,260 | $108,110 | +11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 17,880 | 28.5 | 1.36 | $41,000 | $30,320 | $61,610 | +13% |
| Community and Social Service | 11,520 | 18.4 | 1.07 | $58,480 | $38,110 | $95,930 | +0% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 9,270 | 14.8 | 0.88 | $98,110 | $61,750 | $143,020 | -1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 9,430 | 15.0 | 1.14 | $57,830 | $35,180 | $121,970 | -8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 7,530 | 12.0 | 1.27 | $74,070 | $39,710 | $124,680 | -10% |
| Legal | 4,280 | 6.8 | 0.81 | $91,810 | $48,430 | $176,090 | -10% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,440 | 2.3 | 0.82 | $43,560 | $31,020 | $63,080 | +19% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Public administration | 8.7% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.5% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,130 | 1.55 | $35,250 | $29,120 | $45,140 | +13% |
| Retail Salespersons | 19,180 | 1.22 | $37,790 | $30,660 | $49,230 | +7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 14,090 | 1.54 | $62,390 | $29,120 | $119,870 | +77% |
| General and Operations Managers | 13,380 | 0.95 | $108,180 | $53,230 | $217,160 | +2% |
| Registered Nurses | 12,940 | 0.95 | $136,320 | $82,500 | $147,830 | +40% |
| Office Clerks, General | 12,930 | 1.30 | $42,340 | $31,050 | $62,040 | -6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,230 | 1.26 | $37,710 | $29,120 | $51,770 | +2% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,120 | 3.20 | $51,600 | $38,600 | $62,020 | +45% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 11,090 | 1.95 | $45,420 | $35,740 | $65,320 | +21% |
| Cashiers | 10,780 | 0.86 | $36,780 | $30,310 | $46,380 | +12% |
| Security Guards | 10,160 | 1.96 | $42,820 | $35,140 | $58,840 | +13% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 10,090 | 1.74 | $63,080 | $44,020 | $98,010 | -9% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 9,490 | 0.80 | $44,120 | $34,090 | $61,110 | +10% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,830 | 0.77 | $39,300 | $35,580 | $53,270 | +5% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 8,030 | 1.30 | $57,960 | $37,930 | $80,620 | +17% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 8,010 | 0.76 | $45,650 | $33,860 | $64,130 | +2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 7,330 | 1.49 | $48,880 | $37,530 | $78,730 | +11% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 7,040 | 1.83 | $45,920 | $34,220 | $56,190 | +17% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 7,020 | 1.02 | $50,830 | $38,480 | $68,120 | +7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 6,580 | 1.45 | $55,850 | $38,770 | $78,270 | +15% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,150 | 0.35 | $38,110 | $31,200 | $45,720 | +6% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 6,040 | 1.08 | $71,410 | $55,210 | $95,120 | +12% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 5,950 | 1.65 | $38,160 | $29,950 | $57,720 | +8% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5,590 | 1.30 | $74,310 | $56,040 | $98,360 | +3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 5,470 | 0.95 | $36,810 | $30,130 | $46,990 | +0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,830 | 1.32 | $339,290 | $124,470 | $481,940 | +28% |
| Pharmacists | 1,190 | 0.91 | $163,220 | $127,410 | $177,290 | +16% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,220 | 1.37 | $151,670 | $99,920 | $216,650 | -11% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 2,650 | 1.10 | $147,630 | $80,020 | $219,760 | +19% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,200 | 0.44 | $141,640 | $103,200 | $229,880 | -19% |
| Registered Nurses | 12,940 | 0.95 | $136,320 | $82,500 | $147,830 | +40% |
| Financial Managers | 3,790 | 1.12 | $134,210 | $79,060 | $220,190 | -19% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,890 | 6.02 | $129,530 | $103,160 | $129,640 | +61% |
| Construction Managers | 2,890 | 1.89 | $128,910 | $70,230 | $191,980 | +12% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,910 | 1.44 | $126,760 | $85,880 | $168,760 | +20% |
| Lawyers | 2,270 | 0.75 | $124,990 | $73,890 | $179,010 | -22% |
| Software Developers | 1,600 | 0.23 | $124,040 | $64,690 | $238,930 | -9% |
| Engineers, All Other | 1,100 | 1.77 | $122,800 | $81,580 | $176,410 | -0% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 2,080 | 1.18 | $120,100 | $65,950 | $161,700 | +3% |
| Sales Managers | 1,710 | 0.67 | $116,340 | $71,290 | $218,870 | -22% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 2,380 | 1.23 | $115,860 | $62,390 | $129,590 | +94% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,560 | 1.46 | $110,840 | $78,710 | $173,670 | -3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 13,380 | 0.95 | $108,180 | $53,230 | $217,160 | +2% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,080 | 1.35 | $106,350 | $73,890 | $156,580 | -12% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 2,890 | 0.88 | $102,630 | $64,570 | $132,550 | +28% |
| Management Analysts | 2,920 | 0.80 | $101,750 | $66,060 | $156,000 | -0% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,490 | 1.17 | $101,450 | $72,230 | $145,790 | +2% |
| Electricians | 3,070 | 1.01 | $96,460 | $45,730 | $124,590 | +53% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 1,130 | 1.23 | $96,080 | $60,870 | $122,810 | +24% |
| Civil Engineers | 2,640 | 1.78 | $94,280 | $62,900 | $131,810 | -7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 1,370 | 11.94 | $42,240 | $31,010 | $57,460 | +14% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 1,370 | 6.35 | $45,940 | $31,040 | $59,870 | +21% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,890 | 6.02 | $129,530 | $103,160 | $129,640 | +61% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 1,340 | 5.49 | $34,180 | $30,720 | $53,780 | -18% |
| Transportation Security Screeners | 1,010 | 4.96 | $70,160 | $57,180 | $77,190 | +5% |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 1,760 | 4.45 | $42,400 | $34,540 | $68,380 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 1,050 | 3.53 | $50,880 | $32,850 | $81,120 | -18% |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 2,190 | 3.41 | $68,500 | $46,870 | $68,500 | +16% |
| Massage Therapists | 1,330 | 3.34 | $81,280 | $36,660 | $166,730 | +39% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 1,590 | 3.32 | $45,020 | $35,890 | $71,670 | +1% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 2,060 | 3.25 | $55,150 | $45,830 | $63,720 | +22% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,120 | 3.20 | $51,600 | $38,600 | $62,020 | +45% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 1,400 | 3.17 | $48,620 | $31,400 | $60,860 | +0% |
| Parking Attendants | 1,600 | 2.87 | $33,690 | $29,640 | $47,360 | -4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 2,810 | 2.67 | $59,110 | $42,430 | $69,310 | +69% |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | 2,490 | 2.48 | $50,310 | $35,050 | $63,270 | +35% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 3,950 | 2.46 | $39,920 | $29,430 | $55,310 | +24% |
| Dishwashers | 4,520 | 2.35 | $37,740 | $29,500 | $61,160 | +8% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 1,800 | 2.32 | $34,500 | $29,120 | $60,840 | -24% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 1,730 | 2.16 | $35,690 | $30,310 | $55,730 | +2% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1,900 | 2.09 | $68,220 | $47,090 | $90,830 | +38% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | 1,000 | 2.08 | $64,450 | $32,160 | $98,770 | +27% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 1,500 | 2.08 | $59,060 | $43,680 | $80,550 | +20% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,150 | 2.07 | $90,830 | $62,570 | $130,560 | +14% |
| Roofers | 1,110 | 2.03 | $59,580 | $45,860 | $79,400 | +7% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 382 federal job postings open now in Hawaii (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 43 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 37 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 36 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 25 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 22 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 19 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 18 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 18 |
| U.S. Pacific Fleet | 17 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 17 |
| U.S. Marine Corps | 17 |
| Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations | 10 |
| U.S. Army Cyber Command | 9 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 8 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 7 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| General Business And Industry | 22 |
| Information Technology Management | 22 |
| Recreation Aid And Assistant | 21 |
| Medical Officer | 17 |
| Transportation Specialist | 16 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 11 |
| Social Science | 8 |
| Criminal Investigation | 8 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 8 |
| Custodial Working | 7 |
| Human Resources Management | 7 |
| Sales Store Clerical | 6 |
| Food Service Working | 6 |
| General Engineering | 5 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $76,463 (288 postings).
The median wage in Hawaii is $56,320 a year ($27.08 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+10%). The 10th percentile earns $34,170 and the 90th $123,660.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 74,880 | 119.3 | 1.05 | $48,820 | $35,430 | $75,030 | +3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 82,670 | 131.7 | 1.50 | $39,480 | $29,320 | $79,160 | +13% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 50,310 | 80.2 | 0.91 | $47,940 | $34,310 | $94,110 | +8% |
| Sales and Related | 51,000 | 81.3 | 0.94 | $41,990 | $31,180 | $76,150 | +9% |
| Management | 43,440 | 69.2 | 0.97 | $116,040 | $60,140 | $205,340 | -8% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 30,330 | 48.3 | 0.71 | $78,430 | $47,420 | $132,020 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 35,830 | 57.1 | 0.90 | $106,080 | $52,410 | $217,300 | +23% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 40,950 | 65.3 | 1.11 | $59,510 | $36,430 | $101,580 | -2% |
| Production | 13,640 | 21.7 | 0.39 | $48,690 | $32,530 | $90,830 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 21,350 | 34.0 | 0.67 | $44,990 | $34,830 | $60,170 | +17% |
| Construction and Extraction | 29,590 | 47.2 | 1.14 | $82,440 | $47,660 | $120,740 | +38% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 26,140 | 41.7 | 1.06 | $66,130 | $40,210 | $104,470 | +11% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 12,220 | 19.5 | 0.58 | $98,990 | $51,700 | $162,210 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 32,910 | 52.5 | 1.79 | $46,840 | $31,100 | $61,470 | +24% |
| Protective Service | 20,920 | 33.3 | 1.37 | $55,760 | $36,260 | $108,110 | +11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 17,880 | 28.5 | 1.36 | $41,000 | $30,320 | $61,610 | +13% |
| Community and Social Service | 11,520 | 18.4 | 1.07 | $58,480 | $38,110 | $95,930 | +0% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 9,270 | 14.8 | 0.88 | $98,110 | $61,750 | $143,020 | -1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 9,430 | 15.0 | 1.14 | $57,830 | $35,180 | $121,970 | -8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 7,530 | 12.0 | 1.27 | $74,070 | $39,710 | $124,680 | -10% |
| Legal | 4,280 | 6.8 | 0.81 | $91,810 | $48,430 | $176,090 | -10% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,440 | 2.3 | 0.82 | $43,560 | $31,020 | $63,080 | +19% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Hawaii ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $16.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 11.00% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 110.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,971 |
| Median home value | $839,100 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 63.0% |
| Poverty rate | 10.0% |
| Drive alone to work | 65.2% |
| Public transit to work | 3.8% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 16.7% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
17.9% of residents of Hawaii were born abroad (258,986 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 112,693 |
| Japan | 23,997 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 20,826 |
| Korea | 13,645 |
| Vietnam | 9,675 |
| Canada | 5,244 |
| Mexico | 4,456 |
| Hong Kong | 4,239 |
| Germany | 2,909 |
| Taiwan | 2,514 |
| Thailand | 2,414 |
| Brazil | 1,679 |
| Australia | 1,249 |
| Laos | 1,231 |
| India | 1,123 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$16.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 11.00% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
2.8% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$100,389 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
382 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.