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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $110K | $52.94/hr |
| 72 | Facilities Managers | Management | $109K | $52.29/hr |
| 73 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $108K | $52.05/hr |
| 74 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | Engineering | $108K | $52.02/hr |
| 75 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $108K | $52.01/hr |
| 76 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $108K | $51.92/hr |
| 77 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $108K | $51.86/hr |
| 78 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $108K | $51.83/hr |
| 79 | Hoist and Winch Operators | Transportation | $107K | $51.49/hr |
| 80 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $106K | $51.19/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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