Median annual pay
$136,320 / year
39.7% above the national median
About county-level data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish nursing wages by county. All figures on this page are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) BLS estimates for the state of Hawaii, which includes Honolulu County. Use them as a regional benchmark, not a county-specific measurement.
Nursing pay in Honolulu County by role
Median annual pay for each nursing role — the state of Hawaii BLS estimates, May 2025 estimates.
| Role | Median annual pay |
|---|
| Registered Nurses | $136,320 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,570 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $71,140 |
| Nursing Assistants | $45,350 |
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Registered Nurses pay in Honolulu County, Hawaii: the full picture
Registered nurses in Honolulu County, Hawaii earn a median of $136,320 per year ($65.54 per hour). These are May 2025 estimates BLS estimates for the state of Hawaii, which includes Honolulu County — the BLS does not publish nursing wages at the county level. That puts the area 39.7% above the national median of $97,550.
| Measure | Pay |
|---|
| Mean hourly wage | $59.78 |
| Median annual wage | $136,320 |
| Mean annual wage | $124,340 |
| Median hourly wage | $65.54 |
| Total employment | 12,940 |
Cities and towns in Honolulu County
52 incorporated cities, towns, and census-designated places in Honolulu County, per the U.S. Census Bureau.
- AhuimanuCDP
- AieaCDP
- East HonoluluCDP
- East KapoleiCDP
- Ewa BeachCDP
- Ewa GentryCDP
- Ewa VillagesCDP
- HalawaCDP
- HaleiwaCDP
- HeeiaCDP
- HelemanoCDP
- Hickam HousingCDP
- Iroquois PointCDP
- KaaawaCDP
- KahaluuCDP
- KahukuCDP
- KailuaCDP
- KalaeloaCDP
- KaneoheCDP
- Kaneohe BaseCDP
- KapoleiCDP
- Kawela BayCDP
- Ko OlinaCDP
- MailiCDP
- MakahaCDP
- Makaha ValleyCDP
- MakakiloCDP
- MaunawiliCDP
- Mililani MaukaCDP
- Mililani TownCDP
- MokuleiaCDP
- Ocean PointeCDP
- Pearl CityCDP
- PunaluuCDP
- PupukeaCDP
- Royal KuniaCDP
- Schofield BarracksCDP
- Urban HonoluluCDP
- WahiawaCDP
- Waiahole-WaikaneCDP
- WaialuaCDP
- WaianaeCDP
- WaikeleCDP
- WaimaluCDP
- WaimanaloCDP
- Waimanalo BeachCDP
- WaipahuCDP
- WaipioCDP
- Waipio AcresCDP
- West Loch EstateCDP
- Wheeler AFBCDP
- Whitmore VillageCDP
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Frequently asked questions
How much do registered nurses make in Honolulu County?
The median annual wage is $136,320 ($65.54/hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) BLS estimates for the state of Hawaii, which includes Honolulu County.
Why does this page show state data instead of Honolulu County-specific figures?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes nursing wages for states and metro areas, not counties. We show the smallest BLS geography that contains the county and label it clearly — we never invent county-level numbers.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.
Keep exploring
More Registered Nurses salary data and other nursing roles in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09.
"Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less.
"Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work
(2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are
rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer,
shift, experience, and certifications.