Psychologist Salary in Hawaii
Based on 250+ workers in Hawaii
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (HI)
$117,860
$56.66/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
+21.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$87K – $142K
250 employed in Hawaii
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,770 |
| 25th percentile | $99,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $117,860 |
| 75th percentile | $138,510 |
| 90th percentile | $141,860 |
Top-Paying Industries for Psychologist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Psychologists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Psychologists in Hawaii tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $131,040 | — |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $112,010 | 5K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $101,960 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $99,770 | 63K |
| Educational Services | $91,550 | 3K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Psychologist in Hawaii vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Hawaii) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,860 |
| 2026 (projected) | $121,396 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Hawaii Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,860 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $121,396 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Hawaii
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $99,180 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $117,860 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $138,510 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $141,860 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Hawaii
How other high-demand occupations in Hawaii compare to Psychologist ($117,860 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in HI | $117,190 | -0.6% | $56.34/hr |
| Geoscientist in HI | $106,270 | -9.8% | $51.09/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in HI | $85,590 | -27.4% | $41.15/hr |
| Chemist in HI | $84,150 | -28.6% | $40.46/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in HI | $79,510 | -32.5% | $38.23/hr |
| Marketing Manager in HI | $117,770 | -0.1% | $56.62/hr |
| Computer Programmer in HI | $118,180 | +0.3% | $56.82/hr |
| Sales Manager in HI | $116,340 | -1.3% | $55.93/hr |
| Software Engineer in HI | $120,100 | +1.9% | $57.74/hr |
| Purchasing Manager in HI | $113,490 | -3.7% | $54.56/hr |
| Training and Development Manager in HI | $113,400 | -3.8% | $54.52/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in HI | $123,800 | +5.0% | $59.52/hr |