Registered Nurses Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

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

Median annual salary $122,650 +31% vs national
Median hourly $58.96
10th percentile $82,250
90th percentile $137,770
Employed locally 1,990
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,250
    25th
    $96,310
    50th (median)
    $122,650
    75th
    $132,420
    90th
    $137,770

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,740
    Physicians, All Other$161,010
    Psychiatric Technicians$51,760
    Pharmacists$137,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,720
    Physical Therapists$103,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Hawaii / Kauai is $58.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.58 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 31% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $82,250 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,310.