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Electrical Engineer Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$51.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,008/year ($6,417/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 32nd of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 1,080 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $106,350 a year — though pay ranges from $73,890 for newcomers to $156,580 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,080 Electrical Engineer jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $106,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,008 — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
| Gross (median) | $106,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,567 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,136 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$6,639 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,008 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,417 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Hawaii?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Hawaii is $106,350 per year ($51.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,810 and $130,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $106,350, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $77,008 per year ($6,417 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,080 Electrical Engineer jobs in Hawaii in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Hawaii state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Hawaii.