Highest-Paying Jobs in Hawaii (2025)
Ranking 130 occupations by median salary in Hawaii · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (HI)
$95,580
-6.1% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
297K+
workers tracked in Hawaii
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Hawaii
Occupations in Hawaii ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $338,130 | +10.1% | 140 |
| 2 | Psychiatrist | $289,990 | +12.5% | 170 |
| 3 | Chief Executive Officer | $281,640 | +32.5% | 470 |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physician | $218,210 | -15.4% | 260 |
| 5 | Pediatrician | $197,090 | -8.6% | 470 |
| 6 | Nurse Midwife | $170,110 | +28.1% | — |
| 7 | Dentist | $167,820 | -4.5% | 830 |
| 8 | Physician Assistant | $164,050 | +20.6% | 530 |
| 9 | Pharmacist | $163,220 | +14.2% | 1K |
| 10 | Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,880 | +22.8% | 90 |
| 11 | Optometrist | $154,620 | +13.6% | 230 |
| 12 | Engineering Manager | $151,670 | -8.7% | 1K |
| 13 | Medical and Health Services Manager | $147,630 | +22.7% | 3K |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $141,640 | -13.1% | 1K |
| 15 | Aerospace Engineer | $137,240 | +5.5% | 40 |
| 16 | Registered Nurse | $136,320 | +44.9% | 13K |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioner | $135,570 | +1.3% | 550 |
| 18 | Computer and Information Research Scientist | $134,350 | +1.0% | 70 |
| 19 | Financial Manager | $134,210 | -11.0% | 4K |
| 20 | Database Administrator | $134,040 | +1.1% | 60 |
| 21 | Veterinarian | $130,120 | +4.1% | 370 |
| 22 | Human Resources Manager | $128,910 | -7.0% | 710 |
| 23 | Construction Manager | $128,910 | +12.8% | 3K |
| 24 | Information Security Analyst | $126,250 | +7.9% | 580 |
| 25 | Lawyer | $124,990 | -7.2% | 2K |
Healthcare
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
140 employed
$338,130
+10.1% vs national
Psychiatrist
170 employed
$289,990
+12.5% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
260 employed
$218,210
-15.4% vs national
Pediatrician
470 employed
$197,090
-8.6% vs national
Nurse Midwife
$170,110
+28.1% vs national
Dentist
830 employed
$167,820
-4.5% vs national
Physician Assistant
530 employed
$164,050
+20.6% vs national
Pharmacist
1K employed
$163,220
+14.2% vs national
Optometrist
230 employed
$154,620
+13.6% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
3K employed
$147,630
+22.7% vs national
Registered Nurse
13K employed
$136,320
+44.9% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
550 employed
$135,570
+1.3% vs national
Veterinarian
370 employed
$130,120
+4.1% vs national
Occupational Therapist
390 employed
$102,870
+4.2% vs national
Physical Therapist
950 employed
$101,700
+0.1% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
690 employed
$101,700
+25.1% vs national
Dental Hygienist
830 employed
$97,570
+0.7% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
270 employed
$97,560
+6.8% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
510 employed
$94,210
+12.3% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
370 employed
$81,920
+11.5% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
840 employed
$71,140
+6.6% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
2K employed
$60,090
+1.2% vs national
Social Worker
$54,390
-4.8% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
150 employed
$48,720
+1.2% vs national
Medical Assistant
4K employed
$48,410
+8.5% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
2K employed
$46,760
+2.9% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
5K employed
$45,350
+8.5% vs national
Dental Assistant
2K employed
$44,720
-8.9% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
6K employed
$38,110
+9.1% vs national
Management
Chief Executive Officer
470 employed
$281,640
+32.5% vs national
Human Resources Manager
710 employed
$128,910
-7.0% vs national
Construction Manager
3K employed
$128,910
+12.8% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
130 employed
$124,650
+0.2% vs national
Marketing Manager
570 employed
$117,770
-19.6% vs national
Sales Manager
2K employed
$116,340
-16.5% vs national
Purchasing Manager
220 employed
$113,490
-18.8% vs national
Training and Development Manager
160 employed
$113,400
-9.1% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
2K employed
$110,840
-2.2% vs national
General and Operations Manager
13K employed
$108,180
+0.0% vs national
Public Relations Manager
390 employed
$105,010
-18.9% vs national
Management Analyst
3K employed
$101,750
+4.1% vs national
Project Management Specialist
2K employed
$78,000
-21.0% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
3K employed
$73,750
+1.5% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
2K employed
$70,190
+2.6% vs national
Technology
Computer Hardware Engineer
90 employed
$159,880
+22.8% vs national
Computer and Information Systems Manager
1K employed
$141,640
-13.1% vs national
Computer and Information Research Scientist
70 employed
$134,350
+1.0% vs national
Database Administrator
60 employed
$134,040
+1.1% vs national
Information Security Analyst
580 employed
$126,250
+7.9% vs national
Software Developer
2K employed
$124,040
-2.6% vs national
Software Engineer
2K employed
$120,100
+12.6% vs national
Computer Programmer
450 employed
$118,180
+23.1% vs national
Computer Network Architect
320 employed
$108,000
-14.6% vs national
Data Scientist
300 employed
$102,130
-4.8% vs national
Network Administrator
1K employed
$101,450
+8.3% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
120 employed
$100,600
+12.7% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
2K employed
$88,640
-14.8% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
350 employed
$83,620
+14.1% vs national
Statistician
90 employed
$76,780
-22.1% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
2K employed
$56,760
-6.6% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
1K employed
$151,670
-8.7% vs national
Aerospace Engineer
40 employed
$137,240
+5.5% vs national
Industrial Engineer
50 employed
$123,800
+16.2% vs national
Marine Engineer
120 employed
$108,200
-6.1% vs national
Environmental Engineer
150 employed
$107,880
+3.7% vs national
Electrical Engineer
1K employed
$106,350
-7.1% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
530 employed
$98,740
-6.3% vs national
Civil Engineer
3K employed
$94,280
-4.9% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
4K employed
$134,210
-11.0% vs national
Credit Analyst
130 employed
$98,900
+21.2% vs national
Financial Analyst
600 employed
$94,640
-2.6% vs national
Budget Analyst
210 employed
$92,380
+4.6% vs national
Economist
50 employed
$83,050
-25.4% vs national
Compliance Officer
1K employed
$82,590
+4.6% vs national
Tax Examiner
840 employed
$77,190
-4.0% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
550 employed
$76,070
-23.2% vs national
Accountant
5K employed
$74,500
-9.8% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
1K employed
$64,170
+1.1% vs national
Loan Officer
980 employed
$63,740
-16.5% vs national
Financial Examiner
270 employed
$62,720
-29.8% vs national
Securities Sales Agent
420 employed
$57,590
-20.7% vs national
Legal
Science
Psychologist
250 employed
$117,860
+21.3% vs national
Physicist
40 employed
$117,190
-23.8% vs national
Geoscientist
110 employed
$106,270
+17.2% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
450 employed
$85,590
+2.1% vs national
Chemist
140 employed
$84,150
-8.5% vs national
Environmental Scientist
670 employed
$79,510
-0.7% vs national
Skilled Trades
Construction Supervisor
3K employed
$102,630
+23.7% vs national
Electrician
3K employed
$96,460
+39.2% vs national
Plumber
3K employed
$78,060
+13.9% vs national
Construction Laborer
5K employed
$77,110
+56.4% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
8K employed
$57,960
+14.4% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
3K employed
$52,160
-0.0% vs national
Business & Operations
Logistician
570 employed
$100,340
+20.3% vs national
Real Estate Broker
160 employed
$74,310
+6.0% vs national
Purchasing Agent
2K employed
$74,240
-3.4% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
2K employed
$63,880
-8.0% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
1K employed
$60,960
-11.2% vs national
Market Research Analyst
2K employed
$59,390
-18.5% vs national
Editor
100 employed
$55,070
-17.4% vs national
Real Estate Sales Agent
690 employed
$46,220
-21.6% vs national
Education
Instructional Coordinator
1K employed
$96,080
+26.0% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
6K employed
$74,310
+5.5% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
6K employed
$71,410
+4.7% vs national
Middle School Teacher
2K employed
$69,230
+1.0% vs national
Librarian
300 employed
$68,270
+1.1% vs national
School Counselor
2K employed
$61,730
-4.9% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
90 employed
$53,160
-17.1% vs national
Tutor
2K employed
$51,960
+16.5% vs national