SOC 11-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General and Operations Managers — Hawaii
Hawaii · 2 metro areas compared
At $108,180, median pay for General and Operations Managers in Hawaii tracks the national median of $105,770 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $108,180, median pay for General and Operations Managers in Hawaii tracks the national median of $105,770 closely. Pay ranges from under $53,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $217,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,050 to $157,490.
Employment stands at 13,380, or 21.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Hawaii ranks number 18th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $113,940. Of the 537 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 79th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,230 | −49.7% |
| 25th | $75,050 | −29.0% |
| Median (50th) | $108,180 | +2.3% |
| 75th | $157,490 | +48.9% |
| 90th | $217,160 | +105.3% |
| Mean | $128,130 | +21.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $113,940 | 9,430 | |
| 2 | Kahului | $108,010 | 1,650 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $108,180 buys what $98,345 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,345US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,180 a year, 2.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,230 to $217,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 13,380 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $113,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General and Operations Managers in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $108,180, or $52.01 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 $105,770, so pay in Hawaii is 2.3% 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 earns more than $217,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,230 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 $113,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 13,380 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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