Hawaii Median
$163,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$78.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $140,910
State Rank
#4 of 51
1,190 employed here
How much does a Pharmacist make in Hawaii?
Pharmacists in Hawaii take home a median of $163,220 annually — roughly $78.47 an hour — which runs 16% above the national median of $140,910.
Within Hawaii, entry-level pay starts around $127,410 while the top 10% make $177,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $133,900 and $171,510 a year.
Pharmacist salary range in Hawaii
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $127,410 | $61.25 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $133,900 | $64.38 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $163,220 | $78.47 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $171,510 | $82.46 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $177,290 | $85.24 |
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How Hawaii compares
Hawaii ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories for Pharmacist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Pharmacist salary in other states
Alaska $167,310Oregon $165,960California $164,610Washington $160,610Minnesota $159,740Colorado $156,030District of Columbia $153,400Delaware $152,880Wisconsin $148,740New Mexico $147,000Arizona $146,930South Dakota $146,790Idaho $144,900Indiana $144,290Utah $144,240Virginia $144,060New Hampshire $143,020New York $142,090Montana $142,080North Dakota $142,040Connecticut $141,290Maine $140,930Nevada $140,030Wyoming $139,550Nebraska $139,330Illinois $139,080Maryland $138,990Iowa $138,860North Carolina $138,860Texas $138,260Massachusetts $138,170Pennsylvania $138,160Michigan $137,860Kansas $137,800New Jersey $137,620Missouri $137,610Georgia $137,120Ohio $137,020Kentucky $136,530Vermont $136,270Arkansas $136,060Florida $135,970South Carolina $135,700Oklahoma $135,140Alabama $134,630West Virginia $133,430Tennessee $133,390Mississippi $133,230Louisiana $132,410Rhode Island $128,180
Working as a Pharmacist in Hawaii
Nationally, about 322,000 people work as Pharmacists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Hawaii pay ($163,220) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pharmacist make in Hawaii?
The median Pharmacist salary in Hawaii is $163,220 per year, or about $78.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $127,410 at the entry level to $177,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Hawaii pay compare to the national average?
Hawaii pays Pharmacists about 16% more than the national median of $140,910. Hawaii ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Hawaii a good state for Pharmacists?
Yes on pay — Hawaii pays above the national median for this occupation, at $163,220 a year. About 1,190 Pharmacists are employed in Hawaii. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hawaii?
The highest-paying occupations in Hawaii include Physician, All Other ($339,290), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($338,130), Psychiatrist ($289,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.