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Highest paying jobs in Hawaii after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Hawaii, other physician pays most: $339,290 a year, and a single filer keeps about $212,870 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Hawaii tax. 4 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Hawaii paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Hawaii?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Hawaii after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Other Physician	$339,290	$212,870
2	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$338,130	$212,271
3	Psychiatrist	$289,990	$186,965
4	Chief Executive	$281,640	$182,544
5	Family Medicine Physician	$218,210	$146,770
6	Judge and Magistrate	$211,810	$142,612
7	General Pediatrician	$197,090	$132,959
8	Nurse Midwive	$170,110	$115,914
9	General Dentist	$167,820	$114,530
10	Physician Assistant	$164,050	$112,251
11	Pharmacist	$163,220	$111,749
12	Computer Hardware Engineer	$159,880	$109,730
13	Air Traffic Controller	$158,700	$109,017
14	Optometrist	$154,620	$106,550
15	Engineering Manager	$151,670	$104,767
16	Health Services Manager	$147,630	$102,325
17	Marriage and Family Therapist	$141,960	$98,897
18	IT Manager	$141,640	$98,704
19	Police Supervisor	$140,590	$98,069
20	Aerospace Engineer	$137,240	$96,044
21	Registered Nurse	$136,320	$95,488
22	Other Psychologist	$135,680	$95,101
23	Nurse Practitioner	$135,570	$95,034
24	Computer Research Scientist	$134,350	$94,297
25	Power Line Installer	$134,340	$94,291

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Hawaii: Cardiologist, Emergency Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician, Radiologist.

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Every job with a median in Hawaii: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Other Physician	$339,290	$212,870	1,830
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$338,130	$212,271	140
Psychiatrist	$289,990	$186,965	170
Chief Executive	$281,640	$182,544	470
Family Medicine Physician	$218,210	$146,770	260
Judge and Magistrate	$211,810	$142,612	120
General Pediatrician	$197,090	$132,959	470
Nurse Midwive	$170,110	$115,914	–
General Dentist	$167,820	$114,530	830
Physician Assistant	$164,050	$112,251	530
Pharmacist	$163,220	$111,749	1,190
Computer Hardware Engineer	$159,880	$109,730	90
Air Traffic Controller	$158,700	$109,017	210
Optometrist	$154,620	$106,550	230
Engineering Manager	$151,670	$104,767	1,220
Health Services Manager	$147,630	$102,325	2,650
Marriage and Family Therapist	$141,960	$98,897	220
IT Manager	$141,640	$98,704	1,200
Police Supervisor	$140,590	$98,069	700
Aerospace Engineer	$137,240	$96,044	40
Registered Nurse	$136,320	$95,488	12,940
Other Psychologist	$135,680	$95,101	160
Nurse Practitioner	$135,570	$95,034	550
Computer Research Scientist	$134,350	$94,297	70
Power Line Installer	$134,340	$94,291	600
Financial Manager	$134,210	$94,212	3,790
Database Architect	$134,040	$94,109	60
Social Work Professor	$133,340	$93,684	50
Ship Engineer	$131,640	$92,651	70
Veterinarian	$130,120	$91,728	370
Other Manager	$130,000	$91,655	–
Nursing Professor	$129,530	$91,369	1,890
Construction Manager	$128,910	$90,993	2,890
Human Resources Manager	$128,910	$90,993	710
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$127,330	$90,033	70
K-12 Education Administrator	$126,760	$89,687	1,910
Electronics Engineer	$126,690	$89,644	310
Information Security Analyst	$126,250	$89,377	580
Technical Sales Representative	$126,110	$89,292	540
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$125,650	$89,012	30
Radiation Therapist	$125,520	$88,933	–
Lawyer	$124,990	$88,611	2,270
Industrial Production Manager	$124,650	$88,405	130
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$124,430	$88,271	210
Crane and Tower Operator	$124,260	$88,168	190
Software Developer	$124,040	$88,034	1,600
Industrial Engineer	$123,800	$87,888	50
Other Engineer	$122,800	$87,281	1,100
Power Plant Operator	$121,700	$86,611	290
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$121,010	$86,178	70
Other Computer Occupation	$120,100	$85,607	2,080
Other Treating Practitioner	$119,520	$85,243	90
MRI Technologist	$119,370	$85,149	140
Computer Programmer	$118,180	$84,402	450
Clinical Psychologist	$117,860	$84,201	250
Marketing Manager	$117,770	$84,145	570
Physicist	$117,190	$83,781	40
Sales Manager	$116,340	$83,247	1,710
Other Social Worker	$116,130	$83,116	200
Construction Equipment Operator	$115,860	$82,946	2,380
Lodging Manager	$114,070	$81,823	200
Detective	$113,940	$81,741	440
Audiologist	$113,850	$81,685	90
Purchasing Manager	$113,490	$81,459	220
Disc Jockey	$113,464	$81,443	70
Training and Development Manager	$113,400	$81,402	160
Commercial Pilot	$113,030	$81,170	350
Other Physical Scientist	$112,880	$81,076	100
Cardiovascular Technologist	$111,730	$80,355	140
Paving Equipment Operator	$111,360	$80,122	–
Administrative Services Manager	$110,840	$79,796	1,560
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$110,120	$79,344	60
Musician and Singer	$109,387	$78,884	740
Facilities Manager	$108,750	$78,485	760
Transportation Inspector	$108,270	$78,183	150
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect	$108,200	$78,139	120
General and Operations Manager	$108,180	$78,127	13,380
Computer Network Architect	$108,000	$78,014	320
Environmental Engineer	$107,880	$77,939	150
Natural Sciences Manager	$107,810	$77,895	510
Hoist and Winch Operator	$107,100	$77,449	120
Administrative Law Judge	$106,480	$77,060	50
Electrical Engineer	$106,350	$76,979	1,080
Geoscientist	$106,270	$76,928	110
Public Relations Manager	$105,010	$76,138	390
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$104,830	$76,025	800
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$104,260	$75,667	110
Stationary Engineer	$103,400	$75,127	70
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$102,930	$74,833	–
Occupational Therapist	$102,870	$74,795	390
Construction Supervisor	$102,630	$74,644	2,890
Architect	$102,340	$74,462	600
Data Scientist	$102,130	$74,331	300
Astronomer	$102,000	$74,249	100
Management Analyst	$101,750	$74,092	2,920
Physical Therapist	$101,700	$74,061	950
Radiologic Technologist	$101,700	$74,061	690
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$101,480	$73,923	830
Network and Systems Administrator	$101,450	$73,904	1,490
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$101,010	$73,628	220
Operations Research Analyst	$100,600	$73,370	120
Logistician	$100,340	$73,207	570
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$99,860	$72,906	290
Other Therapist	$99,560	$72,718	40
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$99,070	$72,410	60
Credit Analyst	$98,900	$72,304	130
Mechanical Engineer	$98,740	$72,203	530
Dental Hygienist	$97,570	$71,469	830
Speech-Language Pathologist	$97,560	$71,463	270
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$97,200	$71,237	60
Electrician	$96,460	$70,773	3,070
Sheet Metal Worker	$96,350	$70,704	490
Electrical Engineering Technician	$96,200	$70,609	460
Instructional Coordinator	$96,080	$70,534	1,130
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$95,890	$70,415	650
Commercial Diver	$95,750	$70,327	70
Other Biological Scientist	$95,600	$70,233	370
Taper	$95,490	$70,164	170
Refinery Operator	$94,900	$69,794	280
Occupational Safety Specialist	$94,840	$69,756	640
Financial and Investment Analyst	$94,640	$69,631	600
Civil Engineer	$94,280	$69,405	2,640
Respiratory Therapist	$94,210	$69,361	510
Fundraising Manager	$93,910	$69,172	240
Other Business Operations Specialist	$92,620	$68,363	4,030
Historian	$92,520	$68,300	70
Other Social Scientist	$92,520	$68,300	430
Budget Analyst	$92,380	$68,212	210
Aircraft Mechanic	$90,830	$67,240	1,150
Other Engineering Technician	$90,040	$66,744	410
Financial Risk Specialist	$89,860	$66,631	90
Art Director	$89,300	$66,280	40
Computer Systems Analyst	$88,640	$65,866	1,670
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$88,580	$65,828	180
Other Personal Service Manager	$88,130	$65,546	110
Food Service Manager	$87,800	$65,338	1,230
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$87,570	$65,194	–
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$87,570	$65,194	140
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$87,550	$65,182	3,380
Avionics Technician	$86,260	$64,372	90
Other Designer	$85,700	$64,021	–
Urban and Regional Planner	$85,590	$63,952	450
Database Administrator	$85,500	$63,895	100
Healthcare Social Worker	$85,420	$63,845	660
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$85,420	$63,845	400
Carpenter	$85,280	$63,757	4,810
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$84,910	$63,525	170
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$84,530	$63,287	210
Machinist	$84,410	$63,211	260
Rigger	$84,410	$63,211	170
Soil and Plant Scientist	$84,390	$63,199	60
Chemist	$84,150	$63,048	140
Police Officer	$83,820	$62,841	2,420
Network Support Specialist	$83,620	$62,715	350
Economist	$83,050	$62,358	50
Surgical Technologist	$82,640	$62,101	290
Compliance Officer	$82,590	$62,069	1,270
Health and Safety Engineer	$82,300	$61,887	70
Surveyor	$82,200	$61,824	140
School Psychologist	$82,110	$61,768	90
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$81,920	$61,649	370
Control and Valve Installer	$81,850	$61,605	110
Health Specialties Professor	$81,480	$61,373	290
Massage Therapist	$81,280	$61,247	1,330
Paramedic	$81,280	$61,247	140
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$81,160	$61,172	50
College Administrator	$81,020	$61,084	570
Glazier	$80,800	$60,946	280
Executive Assistant	$80,710	$60,889	1,440
Cost Estimator	$80,360	$60,670	1,040
Diesel Mechanic	$80,080	$60,494	690
Telecom Line Installer	$79,880	$60,369	680
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$79,860	$60,356	130
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$79,750	$60,287	240
Environmental Scientist	$79,510	$60,136	670
Construction Inspector	$79,320	$60,017	710
Tile and Stone Setter	$79,270	$59,986	440
Brickmason and Blockmason	$79,250	$59,973	120
Telecom Equipment Installer	$79,250	$59,973	760
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$79,170	$59,923	530
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$79,080	$59,867	900
Welder	$79,000	$59,816	520
Plumber	$78,060	$59,227	2,500
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$78,000	$59,189	30
Project Management Specialist	$78,000	$59,189	1,560
Motorboat Mechanic	$77,740	$59,027	150
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$77,560	$58,915	140
Chef and Head Cook	$77,360	$58,791	1,240
Other Teacher	$77,360	$58,791	500
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$77,330	$58,772	910
Labor Relations Specialist	$77,310	$58,759	510
Floor Layer	$77,280	$58,741	210
Other Financial Specialist	$77,190	$58,685	840
Construction Laborer	$77,110	$58,635	4,580
Business Professor	$76,860	$58,479	390
Epidemiologist	$76,780	$58,429	70
Statistician	$76,780	$58,429	90
Bartender	$76,490	$58,249	3,540
Social and Community Service Manager	$76,370	$58,174	980
Athletic Trainer	$76,320	$58,143	200
Motorboat Operator	$76,250	$58,100	330
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$76,140	$58,031	340
Personal Financial Advisor	$76,070	$57,988	550
Dispensing Optician	$75,300	$57,508	110
Other Education Administrator	$75,130	$57,402	270
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$75,120	$57,396	230
Hearing Aid Specialist	$74,800	$57,197	90
Music Director and Composer	$74,570	$57,054	90
Accountant and Auditor	$74,500	$57,010	4,670
Event Planner	$74,460	$56,985	550
High School Teacher	$74,310	$56,892	5,590
Real Estate Broker	$74,310	$56,892	160
Emergency Management Director	$74,290	$56,879	90
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$74,260	$56,861	970
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$74,240	$56,848	1,720
Probation Officer	$73,830	$56,593	40
Human Resources Specialist	$73,750	$56,543	2,570
Insurance Underwriter	$73,260	$56,238	230
Ship Captain and Mate	$72,960	$56,052	700
Chiropractor	$72,800	$55,952	220
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$72,710	$55,896	60
Medical Equipment Repairer	$72,360	$55,678	290
Other Life Scientist	$71,990	$55,448	50
Production Supervisor	$71,990	$55,448	1,500
Elementary School Teacher	$71,410	$55,087	6,040
Licensed Practical Nurse	$71,140	$54,919	840
Microbiologist	$70,970	$54,813	60
Other Sales and Related Worker	$70,720	$54,657	110
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$70,370	$54,439	420
Property and Real Estate Manager	$70,190	$54,327	1,930
Transportation Security Screener	$70,160	$54,309	1,010
Correctional Officer	$69,570	$53,941	1,310
Fish and Game Warden	$69,250	$53,742	110
Middle School Teacher	$69,230	$53,730	2,480
Farmer and Rancher	$68,750	$53,431	80
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$68,500	$53,275	2,190
Child and Family Social Worker	$68,270	$53,132	1,170
Librarian	$68,270	$53,132	300
Construction Painter	$68,220	$53,101	1,900
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$68,050	$52,995	80
Physical Therapist Assistant	$67,510	$52,659	250
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$67,210	$52,472	80
Emergency Medical Technician	$66,410	$51,965	560
Producer and Director	$66,190	$51,806	510
Clinical Lab Technologist	$66,020	$51,683	1,090
High School Special Education Teacher	$65,980	$51,654	800
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$65,970	$51,647	70
Conservation Scientist	$65,740	$51,481	220
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$65,560	$51,351	610
Other Counselor	$65,470	$51,286	70
HVAC Technician	$65,450	$51,272	1,300
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$65,080	$51,004	260
Transportation Supervisor	$65,000	$50,946	3,130
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$64,960	$50,918	80
Acupuncturist	$64,570	$50,636	–
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$64,560	$50,629	110
Recreational Therapist	$64,500	$50,585	40
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$64,490	$50,578	50
Other Education Worker	$64,450	$50,549	1,000
Civil Engineering Technician	$64,410	$50,520	120
Insurance Sales Agent	$64,170	$50,347	1,070
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$64,090	$50,289	260
Chemical Technician	$63,910	$50,159	40
Public Relations Specialist	$63,880	$50,137	1,800
Interior Designer	$63,780	$50,065	270
Production and Planning Clerk	$63,780	$50,065	1,040
Fundraiser	$63,750	$50,043	440
Health Education Specialist	$63,740	$50,036	190
Loan Officer	$63,740	$50,036	980
Postal Service Clerk	$63,650	$49,971	430
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$63,510	$49,870	610
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$63,490	$49,855	890
Medical Records Specialist	$63,180	$49,631	400
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$63,140	$49,603	380
Office Supervisor	$63,080	$49,559	10,090
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$62,840	$49,386	1,170
Financial Examiner	$62,720	$49,299	270
Landscaping Supervisor	$62,570	$49,191	–
Other Legal Support Worker	$62,530	$49,162	200
Waiter and Waitress	$62,390	$49,061	14,090
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$62,070	$48,830	700
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$61,750	$48,598	380
School and Career Counselor	$61,730	$48,584	1,620
Funeral Home Manager	$61,440	$48,374	90
Advertising Sales Agent	$61,290	$48,266	310
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$61,110	$48,136	230
Clergy	$61,050	$48,093	720
Other Entertainer and Performer	$61,048	$48,091	180
Mason Helper	$61,020	$48,071	50
Other Social Service Specialist	$61,000	$48,056	760
Training and Development Specialist	$60,960	$48,028	1,200
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$60,940	$48,013	1,270
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$60,790	$47,905	40
Agricultural Inspector	$60,650	$47,804	90
Auto Body Repairer	$60,540	$47,724	450
Audio and Video Technician	$60,150	$47,442	430
Concierge	$60,090	$47,399	510
Mental Health Counselor	$60,090	$47,399	2,110
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$60,050	$47,370	230
Other Health Technician	$59,900	$47,262	1,000
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$47,247	1,200
Switchboard Operator	$59,860	$47,233	410
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$59,820	$47,204	4,070
Quality Control Inspector	$59,740	$47,146	650
Roofer	$59,580	$47,030	1,110
Other Transportation Worker	$59,500	$46,973	270
Postal Mail Sorter	$59,490	$46,965	370
Market Research Analyst	$59,390	$46,893	1,610
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$59,120	$46,698	180
Hotel Desk Clerk	$59,110	$46,691	2,810
School Bus Driver	$59,090	$46,676	630
Security Supervisor	$59,080	$46,669	590
Housekeeping Supervisor	$59,060	$46,655	1,500
Wholesale Sales Representative	$59,010	$46,619	3,280
Carpet Installer	$58,710	$46,402	–
Substitute Teacher	$58,530	$46,272	3,990
Services Sales Representative	$58,500	$46,250	3,450
Community Health Worker	$58,450	$46,214	240
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$58,440	$46,207	340
Home Appliance Repairer	$58,300	$46,106	240
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$58,240	$46,062	190
Small Engine Mechanic	$58,110	$45,968	210
Graphic Designer	$58,070	$45,940	520
General Maintenance Worker	$57,960	$45,860	8,030
Costume Attendant	$57,660	$45,643	30
Financial Services Sales Agent	$57,590	$45,593	420
Upholsterer	$57,390	$45,448	30
Other Protective Service Worker	$57,370	$45,434	110
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$57,330	$45,405	720
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$57,020	$45,180	170
Environmental Science Technician	$57,010	$45,173	260
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$56,990	$45,159	170
Other Media Equipment Worker	$56,900	$45,093	280
IT Support Specialist	$56,760	$44,992	2,440
News Reporter and Journalist	$56,730	$44,970	120
Forest and Conservation Worker	$56,330	$44,679	60
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$56,270	$44,636	770
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$55,990	$44,432	40
Coach and Scout	$55,860	$44,338	760
Retail Sales Supervisor	$55,850	$44,330	6,580
Recreation Supervisor	$55,700	$44,221	720
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$55,580	$44,134	140
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$55,410	$44,011	450
Psychiatric Technician	$55,150	$43,822	2,060
Editor	$55,070	$43,764	100
Eligibility Interviewer	$54,970	$43,691	610
Personal Service Supervisor	$54,950	$43,677	740
Other Information and Record Clerk	$54,720	$43,509	780
Septic Tank Servicer	$54,530	$43,371	80
Mental Health Social Worker	$54,390	$43,270	–
Surgical Assistant	$54,190	$43,124	70
Procurement Clerk	$53,890	$42,906	330
Aircraft Service Attendant	$53,770	$42,819	290
Tailor and Dressmaker	$53,680	$42,754	–
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$53,640	$42,725	880
Bill and Account Collector	$53,570	$42,674	180
Kindergarten Teacher	$53,160	$42,376	90
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$52,630	$41,991	720
Dispatcher	$52,570	$41,947	950
Psychiatric Aide	$52,310	$41,759	30
Auto Mechanic	$52,160	$41,650	2,710
Plumber Helper	$52,000	$41,533	180
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$51,990	$41,526	230
Vocational Instructor	$51,990	$41,526	70
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$51,960	$41,504	1,730
Health Information Technologist	$51,930	$41,483	150
Utilities Meter Reader	$51,910	$41,468	50
Court and Municipal Clerk	$51,890	$41,453	510
Environmental Engineering Technician	$51,810	$41,395	50
Medical Equipment Preparer	$51,630	$41,265	220
Maid and Housekeeper	$51,600	$41,243	11,120
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$51,540	$41,199	130
Dancer	$51,334	$41,050	480
Billing and Posting Clerk	$51,240	$40,981	1,340
Pesticide Applicator	$51,240	$40,981	60
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$51,200	$40,952	4,380
Locker Room Attendant	$51,100	$40,880	190
Separating Machine Operator	$51,070	$40,858	160
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$51,030	$40,829	140
Other Science Technician	$50,880	$40,720	1,050
Library Technician	$50,870	$40,712	110
Administrative Assistant	$50,830	$40,683	7,020
Curator	$50,720	$40,603	140
File Clerk	$50,630	$40,538	100
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$50,310	$40,306	2,490
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$50,080	$40,138	500
Forest and Conservation Technician	$50,040	$40,109	140
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$49,990	$40,073	40
Medical Secretary	$49,920	$40,022	2,160
Education Professor	$49,800	$39,935	460
Other Professor	$49,730	$39,884	510
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$49,660	$39,833	1,390
Miscellaneous Assembler	$49,630	$39,812	420
Other Woodworker	$49,630	$39,812	50
Legal Secretary	$49,460	$39,688	680
Auto Glass Installer	$49,410	$39,652	50
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$49,270	$39,550	110
Human Resources Assistant	$49,260	$39,543	450
Broadcast Technician	$49,200	$39,499	70
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$49,050	$39,390	160
Bailiff	$48,940	$39,310	50
Food Service Supervisor	$48,880	$39,267	7,330
Preschool Teacher	$48,780	$39,194	1,410
Biological Technician	$48,770	$39,187	830
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$48,730	$39,158	5,220
Rehabilitation Counselor	$48,720	$39,150	150
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$48,620	$39,078	1,400
Pest Control Worker	$48,570	$39,041	740
Veterinary Technician	$48,550	$39,027	270
Jeweler	$48,450	$38,954	170
Medical Assistant	$48,410	$38,925	3,890
Farm and Home Management Educator	$48,340	$38,874	30
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$48,290	$38,838	990
Fast Food Cook	$48,120	$38,715	–
Fashion Designer	$47,990	$38,620	–
Agricultural Technician	$47,960	$38,598	150
Electrician Helper	$47,890	$38,547	–
Chemical Equipment Operator	$47,840	$38,511	30
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$47,780	$38,468	70
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$47,770	$38,460	1,570
Phlebotomist	$47,750	$38,446	110
Other Media Worker	$47,690	$38,402	40
Data Entry Keyer	$47,630	$38,359	210
Religious Education Director	$47,590	$38,330	310
Travel Agent	$47,560	$38,308	580
New Accounts Clerk	$47,440	$38,221	140
Insurance Claims Clerk	$47,420	$38,206	380
Orderly	$47,130	$37,995	80
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$47,070	$37,952	2,650
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$47,050	$37,937	160
Judicial Law Clerk	$47,010	$37,908	330
Order Clerk	$46,760	$37,727	210
Pharmacy Technician	$46,760	$37,727	1,540
Baker	$46,710	$37,690	1,580
Other Agricultural Worker	$46,650	$37,647	90
Other Financial Clerk	$46,560	$37,581	110
Motorcycle Mechanic	$46,390	$37,458	30
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$46,320	$37,407	660
Mortician and Funeral Director	$46,310	$37,400	150
Pharmacy Aide	$46,250	$37,356	110
Real Estate Sales Agent	$46,220	$37,334	690
Floral Designer	$46,170	$37,298	380
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$46,050	$37,211	100
Photographer	$45,960	$37,145	440
Tour and Travel Guide	$45,940	$37,131	1,370
Light Truck Driver	$45,930	$37,124	3,690
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$45,920	$37,116	7,040
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$45,760	$37,000	–
Tire Repairer and Changer	$45,760	$37,000	220
Private Detective and Investigator	$45,750	$36,993	70
Customer Service Representative	$45,650	$36,920	8,010
Restaurant Cook	$45,420	$36,753	11,090
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$45,390	$36,731	90
Printing Press Operator	$45,390	$36,731	350
Nursing Assistant	$45,350	$36,702	5,050
Dental Laboratory Technician	$45,300	$36,666	120
Other Production Worker	$45,300	$36,666	180
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$45,240	$36,622	–
Parts Salesperson	$45,120	$36,535	930
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$45,020	$36,462	1,590
Dental Assistant	$44,720	$36,243	1,960
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$44,600	$36,155	300
Carpenter Helper	$44,550	$36,119	–
Counter and Rental Clerk	$44,420	$36,024	1,700
Production Helper	$44,380	$35,994	230
Medical Transcriptionist	$44,310	$35,943	–
Camera Operator	$44,230	$35,885	90
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$44,120	$35,804	9,490
Veterinary Assistant	$44,070	$35,768	570
Teller	$43,910	$35,651	1,760
Structural Metal Fabricator	$43,750	$35,534	60
Automotive Service Attendant	$43,630	$35,447	270
Dietetic Technician	$43,580	$35,410	130
Other Food Service Worker	$43,540	$35,381	410
Short Order Cook	$43,110	$35,067	460
Other Entertainment Attendant	$42,960	$34,957	60
Conveyor Operator	$42,880	$34,899	–
Security Guard	$42,820	$34,855	10,160
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$42,780	$34,826	230
Cargo and Freight Agent	$42,400	$34,548	1,760
Social and Human Service Assistant	$42,400	$34,548	2,230
Passenger Attendant	$42,360	$34,519	610
General Office Clerk	$42,340	$34,504	12,930
Interpreter and Translator	$42,270	$34,453	60
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$42,240	$34,431	1,370
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$41,600	$33,964	3,510
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$41,050	$33,562	80
Recreation Worker	$41,000	$33,525	1,590
Parking Enforcement Worker	$40,480	$33,145	30
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$40,370	$33,065	990
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$40,260	$32,985	800
School Bus Monitor	$40,250	$32,977	220
Statistical Assistant	$40,240	$32,970	40
Museum Technician and Conservator	$40,170	$32,919	140
Animal Caretaker	$40,130	$32,890	570
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$39,920	$32,846	3,950
Word Processor and Typist	$40,060	$32,839	270
Other Cook	$39,870	$32,810	100
Stocker and Order Filler	$39,300	$32,393	8,830
Sewing Machine Operator	$39,230	$32,342	280
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$38,890	$32,094	120
Courier and Messenger	$38,580	$31,867	270
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$38,490	$31,802	280
Mail Clerk	$38,270	$31,641	200
Office Machine Operator	$38,170	$31,568	130
Food Preparation Worker	$38,160	$31,561	5,950
Home Health Aide	$38,110	$31,524	6,150
Freezing Equipment Operator	$37,990	$31,436	110
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$37,920	$31,385	880
Retail Salesperson	$37,790	$31,290	19,180
Dishwasher	$37,740	$31,254	4,520
Other Religious Worker	$37,730	$31,247	180
Janitor	$37,710	$31,232	11,230
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$37,560	$31,122	1,180
Food Batchmaker	$37,490	$31,071	360
Library Assistant	$37,110	$30,794	370
Childcare Worker	$37,030	$30,735	1,870
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$36,990	$30,706	700
Residential Advisor	$36,930	$30,662	640
Packaging Machine Operator	$36,810	$30,574	380
Teaching Assistant	$36,810	$30,574	5,470
Cashier	$36,780	$30,553	10,780
Tutor	$36,590	$30,414	1,130
Garment Presser	$35,980	$29,968	90
Hand Packer and Packager	$35,930	$29,932	2,010
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$35,690	$29,756	1,730
Interviewer	$35,680	$29,749	–
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$35,250	$29,435	24,130
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$35,040	$29,282	930
Tax Preparer	$34,720	$29,048	–
Other Office Support Worker	$34,500	$28,887	1,800
Other Personal Care Worker	$34,180	$28,653	1,340
Physical Therapist Aide	$33,810	$28,383	60
Parking Attendant	$33,690	$28,295	1,600
Driver/Sales Worker	$31,270	$26,520	920
Other Construction Helper	$30,900	$26,248	190
Usher and Ticket Taker	$30,640	$26,057	540

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Hawaii median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Hawaii paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Hawaii

What is the highest-paying job in Hawaii?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 4 jobs in Hawaii, such as cardiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, other physician pays most: $339,290, or $212,870 after tax.

What is the most common job in Hawaii?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 24,130 people in Hawaii, with a median of $35,250.

How much do you take home on the median Hawaii salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Hawaii is $56,320 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $44,672 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Hawaii tax.

Which job pays more in Hawaii than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Hawaii, bartender pays furthest above its US median: $76,490 here, 123% more than the national $34,340.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Hawaii. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.