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

Psychologist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$117,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$56.66/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
250
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$107,193 #16 of 48

Psychologist pay in Hawaii, explained

Psychologists in Hawaii earn a median of $117,860 per year ($56.66 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $86,770, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $141,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $117,860 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $117,860 is worth about $107,193 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #16 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$86,770
$41.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$117,860
$56.66/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$141,860
$68.20/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $117,860 $107,193
California $116,000 $104,769 +$1,860

Psychologist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Hawaii?

Psychologists in Hawaii earn a median of $117,860 per year ($56.66 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay psychologists well?

At $117,860, Hawaii pays 17% above the national median for psychologists. An estimated 250 work in the state.

Psychologist salary in other states

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