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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$106,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.13/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
1,080
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,725 #48 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Hawaii, explained

Electrical engineers in Hawaii earn a median of $106,350 per year ($51.13 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $73,890, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $156,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $106,350 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $106,350 is worth about $96,725 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #48 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,890
$35.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$106,350
$51.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,580
$75.28/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $106,350 $96,725
California $144,040 $130,094 −$37,690

Electrical Engineer in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Hawaii?

Electrical engineers in Hawaii earn a median of $106,350 per year ($51.13 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay electrical engineers well?

At $106,350, Hawaii pays 12% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 1,080 work in the state.

Electrical Engineer salary in other states

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