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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $163K | $78.47/hr |
| 12 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $160K | $76.87/hr |
| 13 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $159K | $76.3/hr |
| 14 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $155K | $74.34/hr |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $152K | $72.92/hr |
| 16 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $148K | $70.98/hr |
| 17 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Community & Social | $142K | $68.25/hr |
| 18 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $142K | $68.1/hr |
| 19 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $141K | $67.59/hr |
| 20 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $137K | $65.98/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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