Nurse Practitioner Salary in Hawaii: $135,570 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Hawaii earn a median of $135,570 per year — $65.18 an hour — $3,270 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #15 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Hawaii NPs earn between $106,450 and $174,350. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Hawaii NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Hawaii NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Hawaii
The median NP in Hawaii out-earns the median RN by -$750 per year (-1%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Hawaii With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Hawaii side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Hawaii | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $135,570 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $65.18/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $106,450 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $165,810 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $174,350 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 550 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Hawaii’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Hawaii?
NPs in Hawaii earn a median of $135,570 per year — $65.18 per hour — $3,270 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Hawaii #15 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Hawaii?
The median NP in Hawaii earns $135,570 versus $136,320 for the median RN — a difference of -$750 per year (-1%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Hawaii?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Hawaii, the 10th percentile is $106,450 and the 25th percentile is $124,530. Most NPs move toward the $135,570 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Hawaii?
550 nurse practitioners are employed in Hawaii per the BLS May 2025 estimates.