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Physician Assistant Salary in Hawaii (2026)

$164,050 /year median

$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

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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.