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Nurse salary in Hawaii

Registered nurses in Hawaii earn about $136,320 a year ($65.54/hr) — about 40% above the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Hawaii

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$136,320

+40% vs national

Hourly

$65.54/hr

Median $136,320

$82,500Middle 50%: $101,200–$144,140$147,830

Typical range: $101,200–$144,140; What most nurses earn
High end: $147,830; Top earners
Entry level: $82,500; Newer nurses

Explore Hawaii nurse pay

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All metros

HonoluluCity / metro$139,260/yr$66.95/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in Hawaii

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in Hawaii

Estimated pay for every nurse type in Hawaii — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$283,910 Nurse Manager$177,220 Travel Nurse$170,400 Certified Nurse Midwife$170,110 Flight Nurse$156,770 ICU Nurse$152,680 ER Nurse$149,950 NICU Nurse$149,950 Cath Lab Nurse$149,950 Operating Room Nurse$147,230 Nurse Informaticist$147,230 Charge Nurse$145,860 Labor & Delivery Nurse$144,500 PACU Nurse$144,500 Transplant Nurse$144,500 Trauma Nurse$144,500 Oncology Nurse$143,140 Case Management Nurse$143,140 Endoscopy Nurse$143,140 Cardiac Nurse$141,770 Neuroscience Nurse$141,770 Psychiatric Nurse$140,410 Telemetry Nurse$140,410 Pediatric Nurse$139,050 Correctional Nurse$139,050 Orthopedic Nurse$139,050 Gastroenterology Nurse$139,050 Registered Nurse$136,320 Med-Surg Nurse$136,320 Dialysis Nurse$136,320 Wound Care Nurse$136,320 Infusion Nurse$136,320 Occupational Health Nurse$136,320 Aesthetic Nurse$136,320 Rehabilitation Nurse$136,320 Urology Nurse$136,320 Nurse Practitioner$135,570 Hospice Nurse$134,960 Home Health Nurse$133,590 Ambulatory Care Nurse$133,590 Telehealth Nurse$132,230 Clinic Nurse$126,780 Public Health Nurse$125,410 School Nurse$122,690 Licensed Practical Nurse$71,140 Licensed Vocational Nurse$71,140 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$45,350

What affects nurse pay in Hawaii

Very high pay and the highest cost of living in the U.S. Within Hawaii, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Hawaii in official U.S. government wage data — about 40% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Hawaii, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,500 and the highest-paid 10% about $147,830. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for Hawaii — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Hawaii make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

Hawaii figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Hawaii (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Alaska ($109,480)Arizona ($99,500)California ($140,270)Colorado ($100,260)Idaho ($92,460)