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

Physician Assistant Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$164,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$78.87/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
530
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$149,203 #12 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Hawaii, explained

Physician assistants in Hawaii earn a median of $164,050 per year ($78.87 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $79,280, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $178,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $164,050 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $164,050 is worth about $149,203 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #12 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,280
$38.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$164,050
$78.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$178,110
$85.63/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $164,050 $149,203
California $165,650 $149,612 −$1,600

Physician Assistant in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Hawaii?

Physician assistants in Hawaii earn a median of $164,050 per year ($78.87 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay physician assistants well?

At $164,050, Hawaii pays 21% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 530 work in the state.

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