Graphic Designers Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $61,960 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $42,880
90th percentile $91,730
Employed locally 60
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,880
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $61,960
    75th
    $81,200
    90th
    $91,730

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 65% Median Graphic Designers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Washington $76,010
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,520
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,490
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $61,630
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,060
    Coaches and Scouts $48,630
    Photographers $46,790
    Floral Designers $50,100
    Interior Designers $73,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Kahului?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Kahului, HI is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.63 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Kahului, HI is 1.1% above the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Kahului?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,880 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.