Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 304 detailed occupations covering about 94,270 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 4.5% above the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $235,940 | +18.7% | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $203,580 | +134.3% | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $168,620 | -28.6% | 250 |
| Engineers, All Other | $160,210 | +43.1% | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $153,440 | -7.7% | 110 |
| Optometrists | $143,410 | +8.8% | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,620 | -18% | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $134,630 | -1% | 180 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $134,250 | +72.7% | 100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,970 | +6.1% | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,900 | +1.4% | 60 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $122,930 | -22.1% | 90 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $121,710 | +10% | 260 |
| Lodging Managers | $120,200 | +83.9% | 40 |
| Lawyers | $120,000 | -17.7% | 190 |
| Electrical Engineers | $117,960 | +10.3% | 50 |
| Software Developers | $117,620 | -29.4% | 290 |
| Registered Nurses | $116,890 | -2.6% | 1,770 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $116,020 | -31.6% | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $114,990 | +13% | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $114,620 | +2.3% | 330 |
| Power Plant Operators | $112,000 | +15.5% | 120 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $111,470 | +22.4% | 60 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $109,470 | -8.2% | 50 |
| Construction Managers | $109,110 | +4% | 400 |