77 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Hawaii (2024)

There are 77 occupations in Hawaii with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Chief Executives at $223,900/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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77
Jobs Over $100K

$223,900

#1: Chief Executives

$119,879

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

73,430

Workers in These Jobs

All 77 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Hawaii

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Chief Executives	$223,900	$281,110	560
2	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$195,280	$203,130	120
3	Nurse Midwives	$175,930	$161,820	40
4	Dentists, General	$149,660	$154,860	740
5	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$144,480	$132,150	210
6	Air Traffic Controllers	$144,210	$134,930	210
7	Industrial Production Managers	$144,020	$144,300	110
8	Physician Assistants	$141,350	$130,300	340
9	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$141,180	$129,430	660
10	Pharmacists	$137,470	$138,390	1,220
11	Optometrists	$134,540	$143,970	240
12	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$133,160	$139,210	1,180
13	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$133,160	$137,720	110
14	Psychologists, All Other	$133,160	$125,790	90
15	Database Architects	$133,040	$137,690	50
16	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$132,940	$145,370	1,040
17	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$132,260	$121,950	190
18	Data Scientists	$129,930	$126,080	150
19	Medical and Health Services Managers	$129,440	$137,740	2,230
20	Registered Nurses	$129,210	$119,710	11,920
21	Nurse Practitioners	$129,160	$132,610	510
22	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$127,220	$122,940	170
23	Aerospace Engineers	$126,340	$130,090	30
24	Marketing Managers	$126,110	$152,510	330
25	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$125,590	$110,660	290
26	Financial Managers	$123,010	$134,260	3,130
27	Construction Managers	$120,670	$118,900	2,800
28	Managers, All Other	$120,380	$123,300	1,090
29	Engineers, All Other	$119,770	$123,660	720
30	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$119,560	$113,920	40
31	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$119,100	$116,150	340
32	Sales Managers	$117,680	$126,770	1,870
33	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$116,460	$112,880	N/A
34	Veterinarians	$115,630	$157,770	270
35	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$114,410	$109,900	120
36	Crane and Tower Operators	$113,500	$110,940	260
37	Training and Development Managers	$113,360	$137,690	130
38	Industrial Engineers	$113,350	$120,150	40
39	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$113,010	$111,690	280
40	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$112,730	$121,000	430
41	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$112,670	$112,340	70
42	Natural Sciences Managers	$112,670	$118,210	330
43	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$112,280	$111,860	70
44	Human Resources Managers	$111,250	$121,680	760
45	Electrical Engineers	$110,490	$108,660	860
46	Administrative Services Managers	$110,150	$114,980	1,660
47	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$109,990	$123,980	530
48	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$109,970	$127,880	460
49	Purchasing Managers	$109,660	$118,870	150
50	Power Plant Operators	$108,570	$105,280	520
51	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$108,310	$106,610	140
52	Lawyers	$107,990	$117,620	2,300
53	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$107,140	$99,250	1,900
54	Information Security Analysts	$106,980	$113,820	390
55	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$106,870	$94,230	600
56	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$106,170	$123,260	670
57	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$105,850	$104,030	70
58	Computer Occupations, All Other	$105,680	$98,780	1,880
59	Public Relations Managers	$105,680	$114,380	270
60	Environmental Engineers	$105,640	$118,060	230
61	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,340	$97,990	530
62	Physical Scientists, All Other	$105,080	$110,020	150
63	General and Operations Managers	$105,000	$124,640	12,570
64	Lodging Managers	$104,900	$119,640	200
65	Software Developers	$104,860	$113,860	2,740
66	Computer Network Architects	$104,180	$104,300	550
67	Speech-Language Pathologists	$103,890	$106,790	130
68	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$103,020	$107,510	2,090
69	Computer Hardware Engineers	$102,440	$114,610	60
70	Facilities Managers	$102,290	$111,150	710
71	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$102,220	$84,570	260
72	Pediatricians, General	$102,200	$171,260	480
73	Operations Research Analysts	$102,080	$101,520	230
74	Physical Therapists	$101,780	$103,010	870
75	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$100,890	$99,910	3,340
76	Astronomers	$100,850	$103,970	110
77	Occupational Therapists	$100,320	$99,490	290

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Hawaii High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Computer & Math fields.

14.2% of all tracked occupations in HI earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,320/year (Occupational Therapists), while the top earner makes $223,900/year.

Hawaii ranks #18 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Hawaii?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 77 occupations in Hawaii with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 14.2% of all tracked occupations in HI.

What is the highest paying job in Hawaii?

The highest paying occupation in Hawaii is Chief Executives with a median salary of $223,900 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Hawaii?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Hawaii is $100,320/year (Occupational Therapists). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Hawaii?

The average median salary among all 77 occupations that pay over $100K in Hawaii is $119,879 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Hawaii?

High-paying jobs in Hawaii typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics