Hawaii Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Hawaii from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $56,320 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $16.00/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $711
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Hawaii
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | 1,830 | $339,290 | $326,890 |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 140 | $338,130 | $245,990 |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | 170 | $289,990 | $271,330 |
| 4 | Chief Executives | 470 | $281,640 | $302,620 |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 110 | $239,200 or more | $239,200 or more |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 220 | $239,200 or more | $239,200 or more |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | 260 | $218,210 | $222,540 |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 120 | $211,810 | $213,030 |
Most common jobs in Hawaii
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,130 | $35,250 | $35,810 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 19,180 | $37,790 | $40,520 |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | 14,090 | $62,390 | $68,260 |
| 4 | General and Operations Managers | 13,380 | $108,180 | $128,130 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 12,940 | $136,320 | $124,340 |
| 6 | Office Clerks, General | 12,930 | $42,340 | $44,880 |
| 7 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,230 | $37,710 | $40,430 |
| 8 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,120 | $51,600 | $52,370 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)248 certified, median offer $96,468
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)94 certified, median offer $68,350
Top H-1B employers in Hawaii
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hawaii | 59 | $118,464 |
| 2 | Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | 28 | $71,802 |
| 3 | Nan, Inc. | 27 | $96,000 |
| 4 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 11 | $180,250 |
| 5 | Queen's University Medical Group | 7 | $295,451 |
| 6 | Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i | 7 | $83,990 |
| 7 | Kapi'olani Medical Specialists | 6 | $95,784 |
| 8 | Accenture LLP | 4 | $175,600 |
More Hawaii labor data
- Unemployment by county2.8% statewide
- Jobs by industry642,400 jobs, +0.1% in a year
- Minimum wage$16.00 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$711 a week on average
- Union membership24.8% in 2025
- Federal job openings304 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Hawaii?
- The median wage for all occupations in Hawaii is $56,320 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Hawaii?
- Hawaii's unemployment rate was 2.8% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Hawaii?
- Physicians, All Other have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Hawaii: $339,290 a year.