Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Hawaii / Kauai
310 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Hawaii / Kauai belongs to Tax Preparers, at $29,210 per year. The highest is $337,360.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tax Preparers | $29,210 | — | |
| 2 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $29,420 | 90 | |
| 3 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $30,380 | 110 | |
| 4 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,080 | 60 | |
| 5 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $33,280 | 240 | |
| 6 | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $33,840 | 40 | |
| 7 | Parking Attendants | $35,170 | 230 | |
| 8 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,290 | 420 | |
| 9 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,970 | 230 | |
| 10 | Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $35,980 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $337,360 | 210 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $211,990 | 60 |
| Engineers, All Other | $163,780 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $162,210 | 110 |
| Optometrists | $158,280 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $156,020 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,780 | 120 |
| Pharmacists | $139,820 | 200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,290 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $134,220 | 440 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,850 | 100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,260 | 90 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $132,020 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $131,230 | 160 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $128,710 | 310 |
| Construction Managers | $128,030 | 340 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $127,780 | 320 |
| Registered Nurses | $127,060 | 1,970 |
| Human Resources Managers | $126,250 | 90 |
| Commercial Pilots | $126,230 | 80 |
| Massage Therapists | $125,280 | 200 |
| Lodging Managers | $123,770 | 60 |
| Electrical Engineers | $121,590 | 80 |
| Power Plant Operators | $120,700 | — |
| Computer Programmers | $119,540 | — |
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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