Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Hawaii, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Hawaii is in the West region (Pacific division), with 1,446,146 residents, a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $100,745. The unemployment rate was 2.8% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 110.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,745 | 5 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 5 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 2.9% | 50 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 110.0 | 50 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | 18 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 18.6% | 7 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Pacific division: Alaska · California · Oregon · Washington.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 24,106 | 19.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21,004 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12,227 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9,359 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 9,012 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7,460 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 7,288 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6,055 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5,720 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4,117 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3,661 | 2.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 2,962 | 2.4% |
| Information | 2,858 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 2,688 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 2,121 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,517 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 1,361 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 1,358 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 566 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 93 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12,500 | -3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 114,800 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 7,000 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 26,600 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 72,300 | +0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 93,500 | +2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 121,500 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 26,800 | -1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 122,700 | -1.7% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 638,100 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 74,880 | 119.3 | 1.05 | $48,820 | $35,430 | $75,030 | +3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 82,670 | 131.7 | 1.50 | $39,480 | $29,320 | $79,160 | +13% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 50,310 | 80.2 | 0.91 | $47,940 | $34,310 | $94,110 | +8% |
| Sales and Related | 51,000 | 81.3 | 0.94 | $41,990 | $31,180 | $76,150 | +9% |
| Management | 43,440 | 69.2 | 0.97 | $116,040 | $60,140 | $205,340 | -8% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 30,330 | 48.3 | 0.71 | $78,430 | $47,420 | $132,020 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 35,830 | 57.1 | 0.90 | $106,080 | $52,410 | $217,300 | +23% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 40,950 | 65.3 | 1.11 | $59,510 | $36,430 | $101,580 | -2% |
| Production | 13,640 | 21.7 | 0.39 | $48,690 | $32,530 | $90,830 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 21,350 | 34.0 | 0.67 | $44,990 | $34,830 | $60,170 | +17% |
| Construction and Extraction | 29,590 | 47.2 | 1.14 | $82,440 | $47,660 | $120,740 | +38% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 26,140 | 41.7 | 1.06 | $66,130 | $40,210 | $104,470 | +11% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 12,220 | 19.5 | 0.58 | $98,990 | $51,700 | $162,210 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 32,910 | 52.5 | 1.79 | $46,840 | $31,100 | $61,470 | +24% |
| Protective Service | 20,920 | 33.3 | 1.37 | $55,760 | $36,260 | $108,110 | +11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 17,880 | 28.5 | 1.36 | $41,000 | $30,320 | $61,610 | +13% |
| Community and Social Service | 11,520 | 18.4 | 1.07 | $58,480 | $38,110 | $95,930 | +0% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 9,270 | 14.8 | 0.88 | $98,110 | $61,750 | $143,020 | -1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 9,430 | 15.0 | 1.14 | $57,830 | $35,180 | $121,970 | -8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 7,530 | 12.0 | 1.27 | $74,070 | $39,710 | $124,680 | -10% |
| Legal | 4,280 | 6.8 | 0.81 | $91,810 | $48,430 | $176,090 | -10% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,440 | 2.3 | 0.82 | $43,560 | $31,020 | $63,080 | +19% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.2% |
| Public administration | 8.8% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.4% |
| Other services | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.9% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,130 | 1.55 | $35,250 | $29,120 | $45,140 | +13% |
| Retail Salespersons | 19,180 | 1.22 | $37,790 | $30,660 | $49,230 | +7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 14,090 | 1.54 | $62,390 | $29,120 | $119,870 | +77% |
| General and Operations Managers | 13,380 | 0.95 | $108,180 | $53,230 | $217,160 | +2% |
| Registered Nurses | 12,940 | 0.95 | $136,320 | $82,500 | $147,830 | +40% |
| Office Clerks, General | 12,930 | 1.30 | $42,340 | $31,050 | $62,040 | -6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,230 | 1.26 | $37,710 | $29,120 | $51,770 | +2% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,120 | 3.20 | $51,600 | $38,600 | $62,020 | +45% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 11,090 | 1.95 | $45,420 | $35,740 | $65,320 | +21% |
| Cashiers | 10,780 | 0.86 | $36,780 | $30,310 | $46,380 | +12% |
| Security Guards | 10,160 | 1.96 | $42,820 | $35,140 | $58,840 | +13% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 10,090 | 1.74 | $63,080 | $44,020 | $98,010 | -9% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 9,490 | 0.80 | $44,120 | $34,090 | $61,110 | +10% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,830 | 0.77 | $39,300 | $35,580 | $53,270 | +5% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 8,030 | 1.30 | $57,960 | $37,930 | $80,620 | +17% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 8,010 | 0.76 | $45,650 | $33,860 | $64,130 | +2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 7,330 | 1.49 | $48,880 | $37,530 | $78,730 | +11% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 7,040 | 1.83 | $45,920 | $34,220 | $56,190 | +17% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 7,020 | 1.02 | $50,830 | $38,480 | $68,120 | +7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 6,580 | 1.45 | $55,850 | $38,770 | $78,270 | +15% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,150 | 0.35 | $38,110 | $31,200 | $45,720 | +6% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 6,040 | 1.08 | $71,410 | $55,210 | $95,120 | +12% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 5,950 | 1.65 | $38,160 | $29,950 | $57,720 | +8% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5,590 | 1.30 | $74,310 | $56,040 | $98,360 | +3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 5,470 | 0.95 | $36,810 | $30,130 | $46,990 | +0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,830 | 1.32 | $339,290 | $124,470 | $481,940 | +28% |
| Pharmacists | 1,190 | 0.91 | $163,220 | $127,410 | $177,290 | +16% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,220 | 1.37 | $151,670 | $99,920 | $216,650 | -11% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 2,650 | 1.10 | $147,630 | $80,020 | $219,760 | +19% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,200 | 0.44 | $141,640 | $103,200 | $229,880 | -19% |
| Registered Nurses | 12,940 | 0.95 | $136,320 | $82,500 | $147,830 | +40% |
| Financial Managers | 3,790 | 1.12 | $134,210 | $79,060 | $220,190 | -19% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,890 | 6.02 | $129,530 | $103,160 | $129,640 | +61% |
| Construction Managers | 2,890 | 1.89 | $128,910 | $70,230 | $191,980 | +12% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,910 | 1.44 | $126,760 | $85,880 | $168,760 | +20% |
| Lawyers | 2,270 | 0.75 | $124,990 | $73,890 | $179,010 | -22% |
| Software Developers | 1,600 | 0.23 | $124,040 | $64,690 | $238,930 | -9% |
| Engineers, All Other | 1,100 | 1.77 | $122,800 | $81,580 | $176,410 | -0% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 2,080 | 1.18 | $120,100 | $65,950 | $161,700 | +3% |
| Sales Managers | 1,710 | 0.67 | $116,340 | $71,290 | $218,870 | -22% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 2,380 | 1.23 | $115,860 | $62,390 | $129,590 | +94% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,560 | 1.46 | $110,840 | $78,710 | $173,670 | -3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 13,380 | 0.95 | $108,180 | $53,230 | $217,160 | +2% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,080 | 1.35 | $106,350 | $73,890 | $156,580 | -12% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 2,890 | 0.88 | $102,630 | $64,570 | $132,550 | +28% |
| Management Analysts | 2,920 | 0.80 | $101,750 | $66,060 | $156,000 | -0% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,490 | 1.17 | $101,450 | $72,230 | $145,790 | +2% |
| Electricians | 3,070 | 1.01 | $96,460 | $45,730 | $124,590 | +53% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 1,130 | 1.23 | $96,080 | $60,870 | $122,810 | +24% |
| Civil Engineers | 2,640 | 1.78 | $94,280 | $62,900 | $131,810 | -7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 1,370 | 11.94 | $42,240 | $31,010 | $57,460 | +14% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 1,370 | 6.35 | $45,940 | $31,040 | $59,870 | +21% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,890 | 6.02 | $129,530 | $103,160 | $129,640 | +61% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 1,340 | 5.49 | $34,180 | $30,720 | $53,780 | -18% |
| Transportation Security Screeners | 1,010 | 4.96 | $70,160 | $57,180 | $77,190 | +5% |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 1,760 | 4.45 | $42,400 | $34,540 | $68,380 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 1,050 | 3.53 | $50,880 | $32,850 | $81,120 | -18% |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 2,190 | 3.41 | $68,500 | $46,870 | $68,500 | +16% |
| Massage Therapists | 1,330 | 3.34 | $81,280 | $36,660 | $166,730 | +39% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 1,590 | 3.32 | $45,020 | $35,890 | $71,670 | +1% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 2,060 | 3.25 | $55,150 | $45,830 | $63,720 | +22% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,120 | 3.20 | $51,600 | $38,600 | $62,020 | +45% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 1,400 | 3.17 | $48,620 | $31,400 | $60,860 | +0% |
| Parking Attendants | 1,600 | 2.87 | $33,690 | $29,640 | $47,360 | -4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 2,810 | 2.67 | $59,110 | $42,430 | $69,310 | +69% |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | 2,490 | 2.48 | $50,310 | $35,050 | $63,270 | +35% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 3,950 | 2.46 | $39,920 | $29,430 | $55,310 | +24% |
| Dishwashers | 4,520 | 2.35 | $37,740 | $29,500 | $61,160 | +8% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 1,800 | 2.32 | $34,500 | $29,120 | $60,840 | -24% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 1,730 | 2.16 | $35,690 | $30,310 | $55,730 | +2% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1,900 | 2.09 | $68,220 | $47,090 | $90,830 | +38% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | 1,000 | 2.08 | $64,450 | $32,160 | $98,770 | +27% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 1,500 | 2.08 | $59,060 | $43,680 | $80,550 | +20% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,150 | 2.07 | $90,830 | $62,570 | $130,560 | +14% |
| Roofers | 1,110 | 2.03 | $59,580 | $45,860 | $79,400 | +7% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 383 federal job postings open now in Hawaii (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 43 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 37 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 36 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 27 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 22 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 19 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 18 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 18 |
| U.S. Pacific Fleet | 17 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 17 |
| U.S. Marine Corps | 17 |
| Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations | 10 |
| U.S. Army Cyber Command | 9 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 8 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 7 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| General Business And Industry | 22 |
| Information Technology Management | 22 |
| Recreation Aid And Assistant | 21 |
| Medical Officer | 17 |
| Transportation Specialist | 16 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 11 |
| Social Science | 8 |
| Criminal Investigation | 8 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 8 |
| Custodial Working | 7 |
| Human Resources Management | 7 |
| Sales Store Clerical | 6 |
| Food Service Working | 6 |
| General Engineering | 5 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $76,463 (287 postings).
No city of Hawaii is among the 250 largest in the US. The state's own totals are on the other tabs.
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The median wage in Hawaii is $56,320 a year ($27.08 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+10%). The 10th percentile earns $34,170 and the 90th $123,660.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 74,880 | 119.3 | 1.05 | $48,820 | $35,430 | $75,030 | +3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 82,670 | 131.7 | 1.50 | $39,480 | $29,320 | $79,160 | +13% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 50,310 | 80.2 | 0.91 | $47,940 | $34,310 | $94,110 | +8% |
| Sales and Related | 51,000 | 81.3 | 0.94 | $41,990 | $31,180 | $76,150 | +9% |
| Management | 43,440 | 69.2 | 0.97 | $116,040 | $60,140 | $205,340 | -8% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 30,330 | 48.3 | 0.71 | $78,430 | $47,420 | $132,020 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 35,830 | 57.1 | 0.90 | $106,080 | $52,410 | $217,300 | +23% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 40,950 | 65.3 | 1.11 | $59,510 | $36,430 | $101,580 | -2% |
| Production | 13,640 | 21.7 | 0.39 | $48,690 | $32,530 | $90,830 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 21,350 | 34.0 | 0.67 | $44,990 | $34,830 | $60,170 | +17% |
| Construction and Extraction | 29,590 | 47.2 | 1.14 | $82,440 | $47,660 | $120,740 | +38% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 26,140 | 41.7 | 1.06 | $66,130 | $40,210 | $104,470 | +11% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 12,220 | 19.5 | 0.58 | $98,990 | $51,700 | $162,210 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 32,910 | 52.5 | 1.79 | $46,840 | $31,100 | $61,470 | +24% |
| Protective Service | 20,920 | 33.3 | 1.37 | $55,760 | $36,260 | $108,110 | +11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 17,880 | 28.5 | 1.36 | $41,000 | $30,320 | $61,610 | +13% |
| Community and Social Service | 11,520 | 18.4 | 1.07 | $58,480 | $38,110 | $95,930 | +0% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 9,270 | 14.8 | 0.88 | $98,110 | $61,750 | $143,020 | -1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 9,430 | 15.0 | 1.14 | $57,830 | $35,180 | $121,970 | -8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 7,530 | 12.0 | 1.27 | $74,070 | $39,710 | $124,680 | -10% |
| Legal | 4,280 | 6.8 | 0.81 | $91,810 | $48,430 | $176,090 | -10% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,440 | 2.3 | 0.82 | $43,560 | $31,020 | $63,080 | +19% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Hawaii ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $16.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 11.00% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 110.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,942 |
| Median home value | $875,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 61.6% |
| Poverty rate | 10.0% |
| Drive alone to work | 65.1% |
| Public transit to work | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 17.5% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
18.6% of residents of Hawaii were born abroad (268,839 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 112,693 |
| Japan | 23,997 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 20,826 |
| Korea | 13,645 |
| Vietnam | 9,675 |
| Canada | 5,244 |
| Mexico | 4,456 |
| Hong Kong | 4,239 |
| Germany | 2,909 |
| Taiwan | 2,514 |
| Thailand | 2,414 |
| Brazil | 1,679 |
| Australia | 1,249 |
| Laos | 1,231 |
| India | 1,123 |
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$16.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 11.00% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
2.8% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$100,745 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
383 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.