Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kahului, HI

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

Median annual salary $71,920 +113% vs national
Median hourly $34.58
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $132,160
Employed locally 2,460
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,590
    50th (median)
    $71,920
    75th
    $104,040
    90th
    $132,160

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 76% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $47,490
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,320
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,020
    Urban Honolulu, HI $39,710
    New Hampshire $39,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,440

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,670
    Cooks, Restaurant $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $55,780
    Bartenders $80,040
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $52,980
    Dishwashers $42,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Kahului?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Kahului, HI is $34.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.22 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Kahului, HI is 113% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Kahului?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,590.