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

HR Specialist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$73,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.46/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
2,570
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,075 #49 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Hawaii, explained

Human resources specialists in Hawaii earn a median of $73,750 per year ($35.46 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $49,110, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $113,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $73,750 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $73,750 is worth about $67,075 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #49 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,110
$23.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$73,750
$35.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$113,320
$54.48/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $73,750 $67,075
California $83,500 $75,415 −$9,750

HR Specialist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Hawaii?

Human resources specialists in Hawaii earn a median of $73,750 per year ($35.46 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay human resources specialists well?

At $73,750, Hawaii pays 3% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 2,570 work in the state.

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