Physician Assistant salary in Hawaii
What physician assistants earn in Hawaii and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$164,050$78.87 per hour
vs U.S.+21%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$126,780 – $170,060Top 10%: $178,110+
Jobs5300.81× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Hawaii cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $170,060 | $81.76 | 390 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $133,850 | $64.35 | 100 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $134,960 | $64.89 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Hawaii
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
New Jersey · $165,690 California · $165,650 Washington · $164,360 New York · $160,880 Oregon · $155,780 New Hampshire · $150,960
Other healthcare salaries in Hawaii
Registered Nurses · $136,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,110 Nursing Assistants · $45,350 Medical Assistants · $48,410 Psychiatric Technicians · $55,150 Dental Assistants · $44,720 Physicians, All Other · $339,290 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,760 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $48,620 Massage Therapists · $81,280 Pharmacists · $163,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $66,020
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Hawaii?
Physician Assistants in Hawaii earned a median of $164,050 a year ($78.87 an hour) in May 2025, 21% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $126,780 to $170,060.
Where in Hawaii do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Hawaii, pay was highest in Urban Honolulu, HI at $170,060.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.