Hawaii ranks 2nd of 51 states and D.C. for registered nurses pay, trailing top-paying California ($140,330) by $4,010 — a 3% gap.
Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile
Full Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry-level) | $82,380 | $39.60 |
| 25th percentile | $103,480 | $49.75 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $136,320 | $65.54 |
| 75th percentile | $139,310 | $66.97 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $146,480 | $70.42 |
| Mean (average) | $123,720 | $59.48 |
How Hawaii Compares
| State | Median Annual | vs. Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (current) | $136,320 | n/a |
| California | $140,330 | +3% |
| Oregon | $123,990 | -9% |
| Washington | $112,180 | -18% |
| Alaska | $110,690 | -19% |
| New York | $105,600 | -23% |
| District of Columbia | $104,550 | -23% |
| New Jersey | $102,730 | -25% |
| Nevada | $101,990 | -25% |
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Related Occupations in Hawaii
| Occupation | Median Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $135,870 | 220 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $135,380 | 890 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $134,910 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,020 | 1,400 |
| Dentists, General | $139,990 | 570 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $140,750 | 2,590 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Hawaii?
The mean registered nurses salary in Hawaii is $123,720 per year. The median (middle) salary is $136,320 per year.
What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurses in Hawaii?
Entry-level registered nursess (10th percentile) in Hawaii typically earn around $82,380 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $103,480 per year.
What is the highest Registered Nurses salary in Hawaii?
Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Hawaii make approximately $146,480 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $139,310 per year.
How does the Hawaii Registered Nurses salary compare to the national average?
The median registered nurses salary in Hawaii is $136,320, which is +46% above national average of $93,600.
Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.