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

Machinist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$84,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.58/hr
▲ 44% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
260
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,771 #1 of 51

Machinist pay in Hawaii, explained

Machinists in Hawaii earn a median of $84,410 per year ($40.58 per hour), which is 44% above the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $55,950, while the most experienced machinists reach about $106,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $84,410 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $84,410 is worth about $76,771 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$55,950
$26.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,410
$40.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$106,970
$51.43/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $84,410 $76,771
California $57,190 $51,653 +$27,220

Machinist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Hawaii?

Machinists in Hawaii earn a median of $84,410 per year ($40.58 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay machinists well?

At $84,410, Hawaii pays 44% above the national median for machinists. An estimated 260 work in the state.

Machinist salary in other states

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