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

Veterinarian Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$130,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.56/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
370
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$118,344 #41 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Hawaii, explained

Veterinarians in Hawaii earn a median of $130,120 per year ($62.56 per hour), in line with the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $62,460, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $188,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $130,120 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $130,120 is worth about $118,344 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #41 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,460
$30.03/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,120
$62.56/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$188,130
$90.45/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $130,120 $118,344
California $163,920 $148,049 −$33,800

Veterinarian in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Hawaii?

Veterinarians in Hawaii earn a median of $130,120 per year ($62.56 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay veterinarians well?

At $130,120, Hawaii pays about the same as the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 370 work in the state.

Veterinarian salary in other states

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