SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — Hawaii / Kauai
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $79,770 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $76,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $79,770 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $76,220. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,850 and $91,450. The lowest tenth earn under $50,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $114,920.
Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $83,700. Of the 310 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 75th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,920 | −33.2% |
| 25th | $59,850 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $79,770 | +4.7% |
| 75th | $91,450 | +20.0% |
| 90th | $114,920 | +50.8% |
| Mean | $79,960 | +4.9% |
Other metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $83,700 | 270 | |
| 2 | Kahului | $65,190 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii / Kauai run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $79,770 buys what $72,518 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,518US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,770 a year, 4.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,920 to $114,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $83,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Hawaii / Kauai, HI?
The median annual wage is $79,770, or $38.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,220, so pay in Hawaii / Kauai, HI is 4.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hawaii / Kauai, HI earns more than $114,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Urban Honolulu, at $83,700 per year.
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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