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Registered Nurse Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Registered Nurse pay range in Hawaii

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$82,500	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$101,200	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$136,320	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$144,140	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$147,830	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 12,940 Registered Nurse jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).

Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii

A median Registered Nurse salary of $136,320 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 $95,503 — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.

Gross (median)	$136,320
Federal income tax	−$21,451
Social Security + Medicare	−$10,428
Hawaii state income tax	−$8,938
Take-home (annual)	$95,503
Take-home (monthly)	$7,959

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Hawaii?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Hawaii is $136,320 per year ($65.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,200 and $144,140.

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Hawaii?

On the median salary of $136,320, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $95,503 per year ($7,959 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.

How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Hawaii?

BLS counts 12,940 Registered Nurse jobs in Hawaii in the latest survey (May 2025).

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