Human Resources Specialists pay in Hawaii
$77,320avg. a year
$37.17 an hour · 2,570 employed
Human Resources Specialists in Hawaii earn an average of $77,320 a year. That is $4,670 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $81,990. The best-paying metro area is Urban Honolulu, HI at $78,490.
$73,750Median pay
$37.17Average hourly
+16%Avg. pay since 2020
#24Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Hawaii metro areas
Average pay for human resources specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 2.
11,990 jobs
Urban Honolulu, HI
$78,490
$37.74 an hour
2240 jobs
Kahului-Wailuku, HI
$75,280
$36.19 an hour
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Human Resources Specialists pay in Hawaii, charted
Pay over time
Hawaii, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Hawaii human resources specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Hawaii vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $81,990 | $39.42 |
| Hawaii | $77,320 | $37.17 |
| California | $95,180 | $45.76 |
Related jobs in Hawaii
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$95,790
- Management Analysts$107,960
- Project Management Specialists$90,380
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,720
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80,050
- Training and Development Specialists$72,180
Average pay, Hawaii, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do human resources specialists make in Hawaii?
The average is $77,320 a year, and the median is $73,750. That is $4,670 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $81,990.
What is the hourly wage in Hawaii?
$37.17 an hour on average; the median is $35.46.
Where in Hawaii do they earn the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI ($78,490), followed by Kahului-Wailuku, HI ($75,280). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Kahului-Wailuku, HI ($75,280).
How does Hawaii rank?
Hawaii ranks #24 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 13-1071. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national human resources specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.