Metro profile · CBSA 27980
Healthcare wages in Kahului-Wailuku, HI
19 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
1 active disaster in Hawaii· Flood
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-07
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
42
Across 19 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Kahului-Wailuku
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
19 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $144,350 | $134,246 | 48 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $62,590 | $58,209 | 46 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $125,670 | $116,873 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $101,190 | $94,107 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $164,210 | $152,715 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $54,950 | $51,104 | 42 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $160,440 | $149,209 | 42 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $289,010 | $268,779 | 41 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $72,650 | $67,565 | 41 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $146,590 | $136,329 | 41 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $39,780 | $36,995 | 41 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $47,630 | $44,296 | 41 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $51,200 | $47,616 | 41 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $64,380 | $59,873 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $134,960 | $125,513 | 39 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,320 | $43,078 | 39 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $101,650 | $94,535 | 39 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,750 | $42,548 | 39 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $159,620 | $148,447 | 38 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Kahului-Wailuku
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.