BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Chief Executives in Hawaii

$302,620 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$145.49 per hour

▲ 12.2% above U.S. average13th of 46 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$302,620per year
Median$281,640per year
Hourly$145.49per hour
10th – 90th percentile$100,030 – $493,870per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Hawaii

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$100,030
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$169,240
  • 50th Percentile — Median$281,640
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$394,780
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$493,870

Half of Chief Executives in Hawaii earn more than $281,640. The top 10% make $493,870 or more, while entry-level workers start around $100,030.

Chief Executives in Hawaii: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Hawaii ranks 13th of 46 states for Chief Executives pay, at $302,620 per year (12.2% above the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • 470 people work as Chief Executives in Hawaii — 0.2% of all U.S. Chief Executives jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.57: Chief Executives jobs are less concentrated in Hawaii than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $100,030; the top 10% earn over $493,870.
  • Hourly equivalent: $145.49 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $403,380.
  • Among management jobs in Hawaii, Medical and Health Services Managers pays the most ($156,310).

Chief Executives Job Market in Hawaii

Key factors affecting compensation

Hawaii's key industries are Tourism, Military, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Chief Executives here earn $302,620 on average, placing the state 13th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.55 (U.S. = 1.00), a Hawaii salary of $302,620 is roughly equivalent to $195,239 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Virginia ($340,580), South Dakota ($336,560), Texas ($310,660) are the closest alternatives for Chief Executives weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

Related career salary benchmarks

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Chief Executives salary in Hawaii?

The average Chief Executives salary in Hawaii is $302,620 per year (median $281,640), which is 12.2% above the national average of $269,630.

How does Hawaii rank for Chief Executives pay?

Hawaii ranks 13th out of 46 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($403,380/yr).

How much do entry-level Chief Executives make in Hawaii?

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Hawaii earn about $100,030 per year and the 25th percentile is $169,240.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Hawaii?

About $145.49 per hour, based on the $302,620 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chief Executives work in Hawaii?

BLS counts 470 Chief Executives jobs in Hawaii (OEWS May 2025).

Explore more salary data