Electrical Engineers Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $127,130 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.12
10th percentile $73,800
90th percentile $164,220
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,800
    25th
    $84,050
    50th (median)
    $127,130
    75th
    $153,880
    90th
    $164,220

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $88,960
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,950
    Engineers, All Other $119,940
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $125,280
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $103,340
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $88,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Hawaii / Kauai is $61.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.58 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 13.6% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,800 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,050.