Medical Assistant Salary in Hawaii
Median annual pay in Hawaii
$48,410
$23.28/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Hawaii
$44,029
Regional Price Parity: 109.951 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): +$2,720 (+6.0%)
Hawaii ranks 9th of 51 states by median pay, and 36th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,580 | $18.55 |
| 25th percentile | $45,290 | $21.77 |
| Median | $48,410 | $23.28 |
| 75th percentile | $55,940 | $26.89 |
| 90th percentile | $60,030 | $28.86 |
Employment
- Employment in Hawaii
- 3,890
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Hawaii
- $48,410
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- +$2,720 (+6.0%)
Cost of living
$48,410 ÷ 109.951 × 100 = $44,029
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | ||
| 7th | $49,460 | $46,768 17th |
| Wisconsin | ||
| 8th | $48,680 | $51,735 4th |
| Hawaii This page | ||
| 9th | $48,410 | $44,029 36th |
| Colorado | ||
| 10th | $48,400 | $46,967 15th |
| New Hampshire | ||
| 11th | $48,020 | $46,100 22nd |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Surgical Assistant salary in Hawaii
$54,190/year Hawaii
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in Hawaii
$136,320/year Hawaii
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Hawaii
$111,730/year Hawaii
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in Hawaii
$33,810/year Hawaii
- Nursing Assistant salary in Hawaii
$45,350/year Hawaii
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +12.9%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Medical Assistant salary in nearby places
- Medical Assistant salary in California
$49,660/year California
- Medical Assistant salary in Oregon
$50,410/year Oregon
- Medical Assistant salary in Nevada
$45,200/year Nevada
- Medical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$45,690/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Nearest states: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGER/Line Shapefiles, 2024.
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