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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$107,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.86/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
150
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,116 #39 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Hawaii, explained

Environmental engineers in Hawaii earn a median of $107,880 per year ($51.86 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $76,180, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $156,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $107,880 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $107,880 is worth about $98,116 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #39 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,180
$36.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$107,880
$51.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,640
$75.31/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $107,880 $98,116
California $130,410 $117,784 −$22,530

Environmental Engineer in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Hawaii?

Environmental engineers in Hawaii earn a median of $107,880 per year ($51.86 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay environmental engineers well?

At $107,880, Hawaii pays 1% above the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 150 work in the state.

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