Human Resources Specialists Salary in Kahului, HI

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

Median annual salary $66,450 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.95
10th percentile $48,180
90th percentile $96,480
Employed locally 230
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,180
    25th
    $56,260
    50th (median)
    $66,450
    75th
    $85,800
    90th
    $96,480

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Washington $83,230
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $79,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,860
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $75,610
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $75,300

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,410
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,870
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,340
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,740
    Project Management Specialists $74,920
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $79,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Kahului?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Kahului, HI is $31.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.58 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Kahului, HI is 8.9% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Kahului?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,180 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,260.