SOC 23-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Hawaii / Kauai
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
At $63,270, median pay for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Hawaii / Kauai, HI tracks the national median of $62,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $63,270, median pay for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Hawaii / Kauai, HI tracks the national median of $62,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,390 to $69,950.
Employment stands at 190, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kahului records the highest median at $67,480. Of the 310 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 142nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,990 | −25.3% |
| 25th | $49,390 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $63,270 | +0.6% |
| 75th | $69,950 | +11.2% |
| 90th | $75,050 | +19.3% |
| Mean | $59,770 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului | $67,480 | 100 | |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $62,840 | 880 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii / Kauai run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $63,270 buys what $57,518 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,518US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,270 a year, 0.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,990 to $75,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kahului, at $67,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Hawaii / Kauai, HI?
The median annual wage is $63,270, or $30.42 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 $62,890, so pay in Hawaii / Kauai, HI is 0.6% 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 $75,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,990 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 Kahului, at $67,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii / Kauai, HI. 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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