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

Architect Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$102,340/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.20/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
600
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,078 #39 of 51

Architect pay in Hawaii, explained

Architects in Hawaii earn a median of $102,340 per year ($49.20 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $61,080, while the most experienced architects reach about $128,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $102,340 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $102,340 is worth about $93,078 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #39 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,080
$29.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,340
$49.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,680
$61.87/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $102,340 $93,078
California $108,540 $98,031 −$6,200

Architect in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do architects make in Hawaii?

Architects in Hawaii earn a median of $102,340 per year ($49.20 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay architects well?

At $102,340, Hawaii pays 3% above the national median for architects. An estimated 600 work in the state.

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