Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Hawaii | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $136,320 | $98,331 | +39% |
| Median hourly wage | $65.54 | $47.27 | +39% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $123,927.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Hawaii is $136,320, or about $65.54 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Hawaii is +39% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Hawaii typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 12,940 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $136,320, Hawaii offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.