State profile · HI
Healthcare wages in Hawaii
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 43 healthcare occupations in Hawaii.
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State tax (avg)
7.0%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
110
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Not a member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
60
Across 43 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Other Physicians, All Other$339,290
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$338,130
- Psychiatrists$289,990
- Family Medicine Physicians$218,210
- Pediatricians, General$197,090
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$33,810
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,110
- Dietetic Technicians$43,580
- Dental Assistants$44,720
- Nursing Assistants$45,350
Every healthcare occupation in Hawaii
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
43 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $111,730 | $103,909 | 67 |
| Paramedics | allied | $66,410 | $61,761 | 66 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $136,320 | $126,778 | 65 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $58,240 | $54,163 | 63 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $339,290 | $315,540 | 63 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $82,640 | $76,855 | 63 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $170,110 | $158,202 | 63 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $99,560 | $92,591 | 63 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $124,430 | $115,720 | 63 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $101,700 | $94,581 | 63 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $55,150 | $51,290 | 62 |
| Orderlies | support | $47,130 | $43,831 | 62 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $119,370 | $111,014 | 62 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $125,650 | $116,855 | 62 |
| Audiologists | allied | $113,850 | $105,881 | 61 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $163,220 | $151,795 | 61 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $125,520 | $116,734 | 61 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $338,130 | $314,461 | 61 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $164,050 | $152,567 | 61 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $43,580 | $40,529 | 61 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $71,140 | $66,160 | 60 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $94,210 | $87,615 | 60 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $38,110 | $35,442 | 59 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $45,350 | $42,176 | 59 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $289,990 | $269,691 | 59 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $47,750 | $44,408 | 59 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $48,410 | $45,021 | 59 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $64,500 | $59,985 | 59 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $66,020 | $61,399 | 59 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $72,710 | $67,620 | 58 |
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