May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Hawaii / Kauai
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area
310 occupations
Across 310 occupations with published wages in Hawaii / Kauai, physicians, all other record the highest median at $337,360 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Hawaii / Kauai
| # | 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 | — |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,280 | $36,140 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,840 | $38,320 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,840 | $63,690 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,560 | $41,340 |
| Cashiers | 2,410 | $37,000 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 2,400 | $46,550 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 2,360 | $47,060 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,310 | $50,630 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,240 | $99,930 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,010 | $40,840 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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