Medical Assistants Salary in Kahului, HI

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

Median annual salary $50,200 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $42,570
90th percentile $62,450
Employed locally 380
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,570
    25th
    $47,360
    50th (median)
    $50,200
    75th
    $56,880
    90th
    $62,450

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Assistants salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $55,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,190
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $48,460

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,440
    Nursing Assistants$46,260
    Massage Therapists$96,820
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,370
    Dental Assistants$48,000
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$47,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Kahului?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Kahului, HI is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.95 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Kahului, HI is 13.6% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Kahului?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,570 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,360.