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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$102,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.46/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
390
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,560 #45 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Hawaii, explained

Occupational therapists in Hawaii earn a median of $102,870 per year ($49.46 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $78,670, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $118,240. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $102,870 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $102,870 is worth about $93,560 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #45 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,670
$37.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,870
$49.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$118,240
$56.85/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $102,870 $93,560
California $124,510 $112,455 −$21,640

Occupational Therapist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Hawaii?

Occupational therapists in Hawaii earn a median of $102,870 per year ($49.46 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay occupational therapists well?

At $102,870, Hawaii pays 3% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 390 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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