How much does a cook make in Hawaii?
$47,770a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Hawaii. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,250Median: $47,770Highest 10%: $65,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| 25th | $41,180 | $19.80 | |
| Median | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $59,200 | $28.46 | |
| 90th | $65,020 | $31.26 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kahului, HI | $55,400 |
| Honolulu, HI | $46,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 1. Washington | $49,670 |
| 2. Alaska | $48,580 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $47,790 |
| 4. Hawaii | $47,770 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $46,570 |
| 6. California | $46,390 |
| 7. Vermont | $46,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $22.97 ($47,770 a year).
Do cooks make more in Hawaii than the national average?
Yes: $47,770 against $37,450 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Hawaii rank for cook pay?
Hawaii ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays cooks the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $55,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.