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PR Specialist Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$30.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,096/year ($4,175/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,800 PR Specialist jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median PR Specialist salary of $63,880 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 $50,096 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $63,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,486 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,887 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,412 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,096 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,175 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Hawaii?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Hawaii is $63,880 per year ($30.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,640 and $81,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $63,880, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $50,096 per year ($4,175 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,800 PR Specialist 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.