Metro profile · CBSA 46520
Healthcare wages in Urban Honolulu, HI
41 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.
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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 41 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Urban Honolulu
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
41 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramedics | allied | $67,050 | $62,357 | 49 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $111,730 | $103,909 | 49 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $139,260 | $129,512 | 47 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $184,620 | $171,697 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $87,330 | $81,217 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $102,610 | $95,427 | 45 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $170,060 | $158,156 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $58,240 | $54,163 | 44 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $339,290 | $315,540 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $123,070 | $114,455 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $119,370 | $111,014 | 44 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $125,520 | $116,734 | 43 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $55,150 | $51,290 | 43 |
| Audiologists | allied | $113,850 | $105,881 | 43 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $94,210 | $87,615 | 42 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $43,570 | $40,520 | 42 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $165,090 | $153,534 | 42 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $338,130 | $314,461 | 42 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $71,840 | $66,811 | 41 |
| Orderlies | support | $42,080 | $39,134 | 41 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $45,260 | $42,092 | 41 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $47,750 | $44,408 | 40 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $64,500 | $59,985 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $135,570 | $126,080 | 40 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $37,770 | $35,126 | 40 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $102,870 | $95,669 | 40 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $217,280 | $202,070 | 40 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $47,720 | $44,380 | 40 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $289,990 | $269,691 | 40 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $66,020 | $61,399 | 40 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Urban Honolulu
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.