Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Hawaii / Kauai
310 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Hawaii / Kauai belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $337,360 per year. The lowest published median is $29,210.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $337,360 | 210 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $211,990 | 60 | |
| 3 | Engineers, All Other | $163,780 | 120 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $162,210 | 110 | |
| 5 | Optometrists | $158,280 | 40 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $156,020 | 90 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,780 | 120 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $139,820 | 200 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,290 | 70 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $134,220 | 440 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $133,850 | 100 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $133,260 | 90 | |
| 13 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $132,020 | 40 | |
| 14 | Lawyers | $131,230 | 160 | |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $128,710 | 310 | |
| 16 | Construction Managers | $128,030 | 340 | |
| 17 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $127,780 | 320 | |
| 18 | Registered Nurses | $127,060 | 1,970 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $126,250 | 90 | |
| 20 | Commercial Pilots | $126,230 | 80 | |
| 21 | Massage Therapists | $125,280 | 200 | |
| 22 | Lodging Managers | $123,770 | 60 | |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $121,590 | 80 | |
| 24 | Power Plant Operators | $120,700 | — | |
| 25 | Computer Programmers | $119,540 | — |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Preparers | $29,210 | — |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $29,420 | 90 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $30,380 | 110 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,080 | 60 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $33,280 | 240 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $33,840 | 40 |
| Parking Attendants | $35,170 | 230 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,290 | 420 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,970 | 230 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $35,980 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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