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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$47.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,233/year ($6,019/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $119,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 530 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $98,740 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 $72,233 — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
| Gross (median) | $98,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,893 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,554 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$6,061 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,233 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,019 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Hawaii?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Hawaii is $98,740 per year ($47.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,820 and $119,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $98,740, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $72,233 per year ($6,019 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 530 Mechanical 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.