Software Developers Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

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

Median annual salary $117,740 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $56.61
10th percentile $49,610
90th percentile $197,990
Employed locally 150
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,610
    25th
    $80,360
    50th (median)
    $117,740
    75th
    $184,210
    90th
    $197,990

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,750
    Computer Systems Analysts $81,170
    Computer Occupations, All Other $109,870
    Computer Network Support Specialists $88,800
    Information Security Analysts $154,340
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Hawaii / Kauai is $56.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.19 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 11.5% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $49,610 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,360.