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Lawyers Salary in Hawaii
Lawyers in Hawaii earn a median $124,990 a year, 22% below the U.S. median.
- Median in HI
- $124,990 a year
- U.S. median
- $159,670 a year
- Employment
- 2,270
- Location quotient
- 0.75
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Hawaii
- Median (50%)
- $124,990 · $60.09 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $127,280 · $61.19 an hour (estimate error ±3.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $73,890 · $35.52 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $97,460 · $46.86 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $155,880 · $74.94 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $179,010 · $86.06 an hour
- Employment
- 2,270 (estimate error ±12.3%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.63
- Location quotient
- 0.75 (1.00 = national share)
Lawyers pay by metro area in Hawaii
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $148,370 | 160 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $131,230 | 160 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $120,870 | 1,960 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do lawyers make in Hawaii?
- The median wage for lawyers in Hawaii is $124,990 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,270 jobs in the state.
- Where in Hawaii do lawyers earn the most?
- Kahului-Wailuku, HI has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $148,370 a year.