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Average salary by job family in Kahului
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $126,660 |
|---|---|
| Management | $121,960 |
| Legal | $109,080 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $108,300 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $104,240 |
| Construction and Extraction | $87,080 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,830 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $73,200 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $71,240 |
| Protective Service | $70,410 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $68,630 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $67,970 |
| Community and Social Service | $63,250 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $61,120 |
| Production | $57,610 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $56,520 |
| Healthcare Support | $55,090 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $53,920 |
| Personal Care and Service | $52,220 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $51,250 |
| Sales and Related | $51,010 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,150 |
Highest-paying jobs in Kahului
- Physicians, All Other$345,780
- Chief Executives$236,270
- Dentists, General$232,440
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,180
- Nurse Practitioners$162,750
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$157,770
- Pharmacists$152,200
- Software Developers$151,500
- Medical and Health Services Managers$146,450
- Information Security Analysts$145,660
Most common jobs in Kahului and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,700 | $87,210 | $82,550 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,590 | $39,020 | $37,840 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,510 | $43,970 | $39,630 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,260 | $54,750 | $53,030 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,770 | $54,460 | $49,560 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,650 | $129,090 | $108,010 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,510 | $48,320 | $45,740 |
| Cashiers | 1,500 | $42,430 | $39,010 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,350 | $65,750 | $63,980 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,310 | $47,590 | $48,570 |
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Cost of living in Kahului
Prices in the Kahului area are 9% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 109.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $68,720 therefore buys what $62,819 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $997,307, 10.5 times the median household income of $95,049.
$997,307typical home value
$95,049median household income
109.4BEA price parity
164,675metro population
Take-home pay in Kahului
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $44,370 | $36,209 | $3,017 |
| Median wage | $57,640 | $45,917 | $3,826 |
| Average wage | $68,720 | $53,756 | $4,480 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,030 | $60,225 | $5,019 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024).
Salaries for every job in Kahului
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical18 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$346K
- Dentists, General$232K
- Nurse Practitioners$163K
- Pharmacists$152K
- Veterinarians$139K
- Physician Assistants$134K
- Registered Nurses$127K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$119K
- Dental Hygienists$103K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Chiropractors$85K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$65K
- Psychiatric Technicians$61K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
Management23 jobs
- Chief Executives$236K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$146K
- Managers, All Other$145K
- Financial Managers$144K
- Sales Managers$142K
- Human Resources Managers$136K
- Marketing Managers$133K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$131K
- Construction Managers$129K
- General and Operations Managers$129K
- Natural Sciences Managers$124K
- Lodging Managers$121K
- Facilities Managers$117K
- Public Relations Managers$112K
- Administrative Services Managers$110K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97K
- Food Service Managers$95K
- Social and Community Service Managers$80K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$73K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$63K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical8 jobs
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$107K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$106K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$96K
- Electricians$94K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$93K
- Carpenters$85K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$84K
- Construction Laborers$79K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$77K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$76K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$75K
- Tile and Stone Setters$69K
- Roofers$64K
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Labor Relations Specialists$120K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Management Analysts$102K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$99K
- Cost Estimators$95K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Personal Financial Advisors$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Compliance Officers$73K
- Loan Officers$72K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair16 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$123K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$83K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$80K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$80K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$77K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$76K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$66K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$63K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$59K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$49K
Protective Service6 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library9 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$99K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$80K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$69K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42K
Life, Physical, and Social Science4 jobs
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$77K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$76K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$64K
- Clergy$64K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$48K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$91K
- Bartenders$91K
- Waiters and Waitresses$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$61K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$59K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$58K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$58K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$57K
- Cooks, Restaurant$54K
- Cooks, Short Order$53K
- Food Preparation Workers$48K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$48K
- Dishwashers$47K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$39K
Production9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$63K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$53K
- Bakers$52K
- Helpers--Production Workers$52K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$41K
Office and Administrative Support25 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$69K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$61K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$57K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$56K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$55K
- Customer Service Representatives$54K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$51K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$48K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Motorboat Operators$84K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$70K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$63K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$58K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$57K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$49K
- Parking Attendants$46K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$45K
- Passenger Attendants$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$42K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$67K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$65K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$64K
- Concierges$64K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$59K
- Tour and Travel Guides$54K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$52K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$47K
- Animal Caretakers$46K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$45K
- Residential Advisors$45K
- Recreation Workers$44K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Childcare Workers$41K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$66K
- Pest Control Workers$55K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$55K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$73K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$61K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60K
- Parts Salespersons$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Retail Salespersons$44K
- Cashiers$42K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Jobs paid by the hour in Kahului
For 2 jobs in the Kahului-Wailuku, HI metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $73.46 | $55.59 | 60 |
| Dancers | $32.45 | $27.62 | 80 |
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Salary in Kahului: questions
What is a good salary in Kahului?
Half of all workers in the Kahului metro earn less than $57,640 and the average is $68,720. Earning more than $79,030 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Kahului to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $76,323, because prices here are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 109.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kahului?
Physicians, All Other ($345,780), Chief Executives ($236,270), Dentists, General ($232,440).
What is the average salary in Wailuku?
Wailuku is part of the Kahului-Wailuku, HI metro area, where the average salary is $68,720 a year and the median $57,640. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Wailuku, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Kahului-Wailuku, HI (27980), all occupations and 240 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024).
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