verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$74,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.82/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
4,670
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,757 #51 of 51

Accountant pay in Hawaii, explained

Accountants in Hawaii earn a median of $74,500 per year ($35.82 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $49,860, while the most experienced accountants reach about $117,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $74,500 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $74,500 is worth about $67,757 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #51 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,860
$23.97/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,500
$35.82/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$117,840
$56.65/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $74,500 $67,757
California $97,050 $87,654 −$22,550

Accountant in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Hawaii?

Accountants in Hawaii earn a median of $74,500 per year ($35.82 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay accountants well?

At $74,500, Hawaii pays 11% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 4,670 work in the state.

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