How much does a lawyer make in Hawaii?
$125,000a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Hawaii. That is $60.09 an hour or $10,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.09
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,890Median: $125,000Highest 10%: $179,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,890 | $35.52 | |
| 25th | $97,460 | $46.86 | |
| Median | $125,000 | $60.09 | |
| 75th | $155,900 | $74.94 | |
| 90th | $179,000 | $86.06 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kahului, HI | $148,400 |
| Honolulu, HI | $120,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 30. Vermont | $127,300 |
| 31. Indiana | $126,900 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $126,800 |
| 33. Hawaii | $125,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $123,600 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $120,800 |
| 36. South Carolina | $120,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $60.09 ($125,000 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Hawaii than the national average?
No: $125,000 against $159,700 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Hawaii rank for lawyer pay?
Hawaii ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays lawyers the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $148,400 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.