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

Project Manager Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$78,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.50/hr
▼ 24% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
1,560
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,941 #51 of 51

Project Manager pay in Hawaii, explained

Project managers in Hawaii earn a median of $78,000 per year ($37.50 per hour), which is 24% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $53,930, while the most experienced project managers reach about $150,440. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $78,000 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $78,000 is worth about $70,941 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #51 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$53,930
$25.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,000
$37.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$150,440
$72.33/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $78,000 $70,941
California $120,910 $109,203 −$42,910

Project Manager in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Hawaii?

Project managers in Hawaii earn a median of $78,000 per year ($37.50 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay project managers well?

At $78,000, Hawaii pays 24% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 1,560 work in the state.

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