SOC 15-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Data Scientists — Hawaii
Hawaii · 1 metro areas compared
In Hawaii the median wage is $102,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hawaii the median wage is $102,130. That is 15.1% lower than the national median of $120,230. Pay ranges from under $77,270 at the tenth percentile to more than $172,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $87,640 to $152,980.
Employment stands at 300, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Hawaii ranks number 27th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $102,080. Of the 537 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 95th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,270 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $87,640 | −27.1% |
| Median (50th) | $102,130 | −15.1% |
| 75th | $152,980 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $172,870 | +43.8% |
| Mean | $118,940 | −1.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $102,080 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $102,130 buys what $92,845 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,845US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,130 a year, 15.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,270 to $172,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $102,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Data Scientists in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $102,130, or $49.10 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 $120,230, so pay in Hawaii is 15.1% lower. 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 earns more than $172,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,270 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 $102,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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