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Electrical Engineers Salary in Hawaii

Electrical Engineers in Hawaii earn a median $106,350 a year, 12% below the U.S. median.

Median in HI
$106,350 a year
U.S. median
$120,630 a year
Employment
1,080
Location quotient
1.35
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Hawaii

10%: $73,890Median: $106,35090%: $156,580
Median (50%)
$106,350 · $51.13 an hour
Mean (average)
$111,270 · $53.50 an hour (estimate error ±3.2%)
10th percentile
$73,890 · $35.53 an hour
25th percentile
$78,810 · $37.89 an hour
75th percentile
$130,360 · $62.68 an hour
90th percentile
$156,580 · $75.28 an hour
Employment
1,080 (estimate error ±13.5%)
Jobs per 1,000
1.72
Location quotient
1.35 (1.00 = national share)

Electrical Engineers pay by metro area in Hawaii

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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AreaMedian wageEmployment
Kahului-Wailuku, HI$137,03070
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area$121,59080
Urban Honolulu, HI$105,460930

H-1B filings for electrical engineers in Hawaii

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

6 certified filings with a median offered wage of $120,078.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical engineers make in Hawaii?
The median wage for electrical engineers in Hawaii is $106,350 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,080 jobs in the state.
Where in Hawaii do electrical engineers earn the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $137,030 a year.