Nurse Practitioners Salary
In Hawaii, nurse practitioners earn $135,570 at the median, or about $65.18 an hour. The range runs from $106K at the entry level to $174K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 110.17), so that salary is closer to $123,055 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,240/month, or 28% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $136K get you in Hawaii?
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What this looks like in Hawaii
Nurse practitioners pay in Hawaii tracks closely to the national median, $136K locally vs. $132K nationwide, a 2% difference. Rent runs $2,240/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.9% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost-of-living overall is 10% above the national average (BEA RPP 110.17), so groceries and services cost more too. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii
Entry-level nurse practitioners (10th percentile) start around $106K. Mid-career wages sit at $136K. Top earners bring in $174K or more, a $68K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Practitioners salary by metro in Hawaii
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku | $164K | +21% | 60 |
| Urban Honolulu | $136K | +0% | 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse practitioner afford a 2BR apartment alone in Hawaii?
Yes — at the median salary of $136K, rent takes 28.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,240/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse practitioners in Hawaii?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse practitioners typically earn — is $106K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,387/month. At HUD’s $2,240/month FMR, rent would take 35% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is nurse practitioner a high-paying job in Hawaii?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $136K locally vs. $132K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Hawaii compare to the national average for nurse practitioners?
Hawaii pays $136K median vs. the U.S. average of $132K — that’s +2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 110.17), the purchasing-power equivalent is $123K — below the national median.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Hawaii?
The median is $135,570 a year, that works out to about $65 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $106,450, and experienced nurse practitioners can clear $174,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $136K enough to live in Hawaii?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,763/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,240/month, which eats 28.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nurse practitioners salary go in Hawaii?
Hawaii has a Regional Price Parity of 110.17 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse practitioners salary is worth about $123,055 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nurse practitioners get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.