How Much Does an NP Make in Hawaii in 2026?
Typical pay for NPs in Hawaii, from federal wage data (May 2025), with pay by city, the ten-year trend, and how the state compares.
BLS OES May 2025 · Hawaii · typical annual pay from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth
A typical nurse practitioner in Hawaii earns about $65.18 per hour, or $135,570 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $11,298 a month and $2,607 a week, based on the annual figure. These numbers describe typical pay across the state, not the lowest or highest an NP might earn there.
That figure sits about 2% above the national typical pay of $132,300 for nurse practitioners, giving Hawaii a rank of 15th among the 51 states and territories tracked. Around 550 nurse practitioners work in Hawaii, compared with 323,040 nationwide. Both figures come from the same May 2025 survey, offering a current snapshot of pay rather than a long-term trend.
NP pay in Hawaii at a glance
- Nurse practitioners in Hawaii typically earn $65.18 an hour, or $135,570 a year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025).
- That's about 2% above the national figure of $132,300, ranking Hawaii 15th among the 51 states and territories measured.
- Kahului and Wailuku pay the most, with NPs there earning $164,210 a year, well above the statewide figure.
- Entry-level positions typically start around $106,450 a year, while the top 10% of earners make over $174,350.
- Hawaii's typical NP pay rose 19% over the past decade, a gain of $21,330 since 2015.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an NP make in Hawaii?
NP pay by career stage in Hawaii
| Career stage | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $106,450$51.18 an hour | $101,340$48.72 an hour |
| First years | $124,530$59.87 an hour | $117,990$56.73 an hour |
| Typical NP | $135,570$65.18 an hour | $132,300$63.61 an hour |
| Experienced | $165,810$79.72 an hour | $156,700$75.34 an hour |
| Top 10% | $174,350$83.82 an hour | $174,420$83.86 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · starting out is the 10th percentile, first years the 25th, typical the median, experienced the 75th, top 10% the 90th
NP pay by experience level in Hawaii
Entry-level nurse practitioner positions in Hawaii typically offer around $51.18 an hour, or about $106,450 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. Pay tends to rise from there as nurses gain experience and take on more responsibility. Within a few years, many reach the statewide typical figure of $135,570 a year, and some move beyond it as they build experience in a particular setting.
Experienced nurse practitioners in Hawaii often earn upwards of $165,810 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $174,350, or roughly $83.82 an hour. That leaves a spread of $67,900 between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, years of experience, and which city a nurse practitioner works in all play a part in where someone lands within that range.
NP pay growth in Hawaii
Typical (median) annual wage for NPs in Hawaii · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
Nurse practitioner pay in Hawaii has climbed over the past decade, from $114,240 in 2015 to $135,570 in 2025. That's a gain of $21,330, or 19%, over ten years. The increase wasn't perfectly steady; pay dipped slightly in 2020 and again in 2023 before climbing back.
Nationally, nurse practitioner pay rose 35% over the same ten years, a faster pace than Hawaii saw. Pay in the state has still moved up in real dollar terms, even if the climb was slower than the national trend. For someone starting a nurse practitioner career in Hawaii now, that history shows pay has room to grow, though nothing is guaranteed.
NP salary by city in Hawaii
Pay runs highest in Kahului and Wailuku, part of the same Maui metro area, where nurse practitioners earn $164,210 a year, or $78.95 an hour. That's 21% above the statewide figure of $135,570. These figures reflect the full metro area around each city, not just the city center itself.
Urban Honolulu pays less than the Maui metro areas at $135,570 a year, though it's home to the largest nurse practitioner workforce in the state, with about 400 working there. The gap between the highest- and lowest-paying areas comes to $28,640 a year. Cost of living varies across the islands, and that's worth weighing alongside the pay figures for anyone comparing where to work in the state.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Hawaii | NPs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului metro incl. Wailuku | $164,210 | $78.95 | +21% | 60 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $135,570 | $65.18 | 0% | 400 |
Each row is one BLS metro area; cities that share a metro share its figures · BLS OES May 2025 · Hawaii typical pay $135,570
Is Hawaii a good state for NPs?
NPs in Hawaii earn a competitive wage: typical pay is $135,570 a year, 2% above the national figure, ranking 15th of 51. For every 1,000 jobs in Hawaii, about 0.9 are NP positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 2.0. That makes NPs a smaller part of the local job market than usual, so employers draw from a smaller pool of qualified candidates. Overall, Hawaii is a middle-of-the-table state for NP pay, close to the national figure.
Summary
Nurse practitioners in Hawaii typically earn $135,570 a year, up 19% over the past decade from $114,240 in 2015. Pay varies by city, experience, and setting, but the overall trend has moved upward. Nurses considering Hawaii, or already licensed there, can check the state licensing and registry page for requirements, and the city pages for local pay figures in Kahului, Wailuku, and Urban Honolulu.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an NP make in Hawaii?
- A nurse practitioner in Hawaii typically makes **$65.18 an hour**, or about $135,570 a year, according to government wage data from May 2025. That figure sits close to the national typical pay of $132,300, and can vary by city, experience level, and practice setting across the state.
- How much does an NP make an hour in Hawaii?
- Nurse practitioners in Hawaii typically earn **$65.18 an hour**, per May 2025 government wage data. Entry-level pay starts closer to $51.18 an hour, while the top 10% of earners make over $83.82 an hour, depending on experience, setting, and city.
- What is the starting pay for an NP in Hawaii?
- Entry-level nurse practitioner positions in Hawaii typically offer around **$106,450 a year**, or about $51.18 an hour, according to May 2025 wage data. Pay tends to rise with experience, moving toward the statewide typical figure of $135,570 a year and beyond within a few years.
- Which city in Hawaii pays NPs the most?
- Kahului and Wailuku, both part of Maui's metro area, pay nurse practitioners the most in Hawaii, at **$164,210 a year**, or $78.95 an hour. That's 21% above the statewide figure. Urban Honolulu pays less, at $135,570 a year, but employs the largest number of nurse practitioners in the state.
- Is NP pay in Hawaii higher than the national rate?
- Yes. Nurse practitioners in Hawaii typically earn **$135,570 a year**, about 2% above the national typical pay of $132,300, according to May 2025 data. That places Hawaii 15th among the 51 states and territories measured, just above the national figure.