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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $120K | $57.74/hr |
| 52 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $120K | $57.46/hr |
| 53 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $119K | $57.39/hr |
| 54 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $118K | $56.82/hr |
| 55 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $118K | $56.66/hr |
| 56 | Marketing Managers | Management | $118K | $56.62/hr |
| 57 | Physicists | Science | $117K | $56.34/hr |
| 58 | Sales Managers | Management | $116K | $55.94/hr |
| 59 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $116K | $55.83/hr |
| 60 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $116K | $55.7/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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