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

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$137,240/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.98/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
40
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$124,819 #30 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Hawaii, explained

Aerospace engineers in Hawaii earn a median of $137,240 per year ($65.98 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $117,700, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $247,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $137,240 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $137,240 is worth about $124,819 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #30 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$117,700
$56.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$137,240
$65.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$247,260
$118.88/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $137,240 $124,819
California $157,620 $142,359 −$20,380

Aerospace Engineer in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Hawaii?

Aerospace engineers in Hawaii earn a median of $137,240 per year ($65.98 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay aerospace engineers well?

At $137,240, Hawaii pays 2% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 40 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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