Top Paying Jobs in Hawaii
Hawaii has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 87,490 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($339,290), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($338,130), Psychiatrists ($289,990). The cost of living index is 110.17 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,240/month.
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$132K
Avg. median salary
110.17
Cost of living index
$2,240
Median 2BR rent
1,441,556
Population
Highest paying careers in Hawaii
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $339K | $163.12/hr |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $338K | $162.56/hr |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $290K | $139.42/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $282K | $135.41/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $218K | $104.91/hr |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $212K | $101.83/hr |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $197K | $94.76/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $170K | $81.78/hr |
| 9 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $168K | $80.68/hr |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $164K | $78.87/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Hawaii
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average+10.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,240/mo
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