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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $51.13/hr |
| 82 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $106K | $51.09/hr |
| 83 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $105K | $50.49/hr |
| 84 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | Construction & Trades | $105K | $50.4/hr |
| 85 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | Construction & Trades | $104K | $50.13/hr |
| 86 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $103K | $49.71/hr |
| 87 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $103K | $49.49/hr |
| 88 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.46/hr |
| 89 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $103K | $49.34/hr |
| 90 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $102K | $49.2/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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