How much does a cook make in Hawaii?
$45,420a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Hawaii. That is $21.84 an hour or $3,785 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.84
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $45,420Highest 10%: $65,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $37,260 | $17.91 | |
| Median | $45,420 | $21.84 | |
| 75th | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| 90th | $65,320 | $31.40 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kahului, HI | $49,560 |
| Honolulu, HI | $42,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 1. Washington | $46,800 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $46,130 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $45,600 |
| 4. Hawaii | $45,420 |
| 5. Vermont | $45,390 |
| 6. Maine | $45,290 |
| 7. California | $44,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $21.84 ($45,420 a year).
Do cooks make more in Hawaii than the national average?
Yes: $45,420 against $37,390 nationally, 21% 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 $49,560 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.