Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Hawaii
Median annual wage in Hawaii: $62,390 +77.1% vs national
Hawaii vs United States
| Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $62,390 | $35,230 |
| Median hourly | $29.99 | $16.94 |
| Employment | 14,090 | 2,270,910 |
| Location quotient | 1.54 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Hawaii) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
What the data says
The median wage in Hawaii is 77.1% above the national median — a difference of about $27,160 per year for a typical worker.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $29,120, median pay is $62,390, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $119,870.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average waiters and waitresses salary in Hawaii?
The median annual wage in Hawaii is $62,390 ($29.99 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Hawaii compare to the national average for waiters and waitresses?
The Hawaii median of $62,390 is 77.1% higher than the U.S. median of $35,230.
How many waiters and waitresses work in Hawaii?
Approximately 14,090 are employed in Hawaii, per BLS OES.