How much does a cook make in Hawaii?
$48,120a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Hawaii. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,120Median: $48,120Highest 10%: $53,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| 90th | $53,580 | $25.76 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $29,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 1. Hawaii | $48,120 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $44,670 |
| 3. California | $42,050 |
| 4. Washington | $39,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $23.13 ($48,120 a year).
Do cooks make more in Hawaii than the national average?
Yes: $48,120 against $30,890 nationally, 56% more.
Where does Hawaii rank for cook pay?
Hawaii ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays cooks the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $29,120 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.