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

Pharmacist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$163,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$78.47/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
1,190
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$148,448 #27 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Hawaii, explained

Pharmacists in Hawaii earn a median of $163,220 per year ($78.47 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $127,410, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $177,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $163,220 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $163,220 is worth about $148,448 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #27 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$127,410
$61.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$163,220
$78.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$177,290
$85.24/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $163,220 $148,448
California $164,610 $148,672 −$1,390

Pharmacist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Hawaii?

Pharmacists in Hawaii earn a median of $163,220 per year ($78.47 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay pharmacists well?

At $163,220, Hawaii pays 16% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 1,190 work in the state.

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