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Registered Nurses Salary in Hawaii
Registered Nurses in Hawaii earn a median $136,320 a year, 40% above the U.S. median.
- Median in HI
- $136,320 a year
- U.S. median
- $97,550 a year
- Employment
- 12,940
- Location quotient
- 0.95
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Hawaii
- Median (50%)
- $136,320 · $65.54 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $124,340 · $59.78 an hour (estimate error ±0.7%)
- 10th percentile
- $82,500 · $39.66 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $101,200 · $48.65 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $144,140 · $69.30 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $147,830 · $71.07 an hour
- Employment
- 12,940 (estimate error ±2.3%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 20.62
- Location quotient
- 0.95 (1.00 = national share)
Registered Nurses 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 | $144,350 | 1,270 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $139,260 | 9,680 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $127,060 | 1,970 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do registered nurses make in Hawaii?
- The median wage for registered nurses in Hawaii is $136,320 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 12,940 jobs in the state.
- Where in Hawaii do registered nurses earn the most?
- Kahului-Wailuku, HI has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $144,350 a year.