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Physician Assistant Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$78.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $112,266/year ($9,355/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Physician Assistants (4th of 51), with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 530 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $164,050 a year — though pay ranges from $79,280 for newcomers to $178,110 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $126,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $164,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $170,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $178,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 530 Physician Assistant jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Physician Assistant salary of $164,050 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 $112,266 — an effective tax rate of 31.6%.
| Gross (median) | $164,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,106 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,550 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$11,129 |
| Take-home (annual) | $112,266 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,355 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Hawaii?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Hawaii is $164,050 per year ($78.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $126,780 and $170,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $164,050, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $112,266 per year ($9,355 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.6%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 530 Physician Assistant 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.