Registered Nurse salary in Hawaii
What registered nurses earn in Hawaii and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$136,320$65.54 per hour
vs U.S.+40%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$101,200 – $144,140Top 10%: $147,830+
Jobs12,9400.95× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in Hawaii cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $139,260 | $66.95 | 9,680 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $127,060 | $61.09 | 1,970 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $144,350 | $69.40 | 1,270 |
Hospitals and jobs in Hawaii
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
California · $140,270 Oregon · $129,010 Washington · $124,200 Alaska · $109,480 New York · $109,440 New Jersey · $106,500
Other healthcare salaries in Hawaii
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 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $59,900
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Hawaii?
Registered Nurses in Hawaii earned a median of $136,320 a year ($65.54 an hour) in May 2025, 40% more than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $101,200 to $144,140.
Where in Hawaii do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Hawaii, pay was highest in Kahului-Wailuku, HI at $144,350.
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.