How much does a designer make in Honolulu?
$43,890a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $21.10 an hour or $3,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.10
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,890Median: $43,890Highest 10%: $102,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| 25th | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| Median | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.18 | |
| 90th | $102,300 | $49.19 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,200 |
| Disc Jockey | $94,200 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $79,750 |
| Music Director and Composer | $69,330 |
| Producer and Director | $65,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,780 |
| Interior Designer | $62,330 |
| Entertainer and Performer | $61,050 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $60,150 |
| Graphic Designer | $58,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $21.10 ($43,890 a year).
Do designers make more in Honolulu than the national average?
No: $43,890 against $64,950 nationally, 32% less.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $85,700, so Honolulu pays 49% less.
Where does Honolulu rank for designer pay?
33 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,300 or more.
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.