How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Hawaii?
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Hawaii and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
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Median pay in Hawaii
$71,140
a year, or $34.20 an hour. That is 10% more than the national median of $64,400.
The middle half of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Hawaii earn $62,460 to $75,250.
Pay range in Hawaii
- Bottom 10% earn under
- $59,620
- 25th percentile
- $62,460
- Median
- $71,140
- 75th percentile
- $75,250
- Top 10% earn over
- $88,340
Rank among states
#16 of 50
Hawaii pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses more than 34 of the other 49 states. Highest: Washington ($83,150).
Jobs in Hawaii
840
1.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 0.32× the U.S. concentration.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Hawaii cities
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $34.54 | 520 | |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $31.10 | 200 | |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $34.93 | 110 |
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Other healthcare salaries in Hawaii
Registered Nurses
$136,320
median a year · 12,940 jobs
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$38,110
median a year · 6,150 jobs
Nursing Assistants
$45,350
median a year · 5,050 jobs
Medical Assistants
$48,410
median a year · 3,890 jobs
Psychiatric Technicians
$55,150
median a year · 2,060 jobs
Dental Assistants
$44,720
median a year · 1,960 jobs
Physicians, All Other
$339,290
median a year · 1,830 jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
$46,760
median a year · 1,540 jobs
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
$48,620
median a year · 1,400 jobs
Massage Therapists
$81,280
median a year · 1,330 jobs
Pharmacists
$163,220
median a year · 1,190 jobs
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
$66,020
median a year · 1,090 jobs
Questions about licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay in Hawaii
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Hawaii?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Hawaii earned a median of $71,140 a year ($34.20 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $62,460 to $75,250.
Where in Hawaii do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Hawaii, pay was highest in Kahului-Wailuku, HI at $72,650.
How does Hawaii rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Hawaii ranks #16 of 50 states for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay. Washington pays the most, at $83,150 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
How many licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in Hawaii?
About 840 people worked as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Hawaii in May 2025, or 1.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.