How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Hawaii?

The average Mechanical Engineer salary in Hawaii is around $130,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $91,682 annually ($7,640/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Hawaii?

On a $130,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $91,682/year or $7,640/month. Federal tax: $19,934. State tax: $8,439. FICA: $0.00.

Is $130,000 a good Mechanical Engineer salary?

$130,000 is a strong salary for a Mechanical Engineer — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Mechanical Engineer salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $130,000 is $8,439. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Mechanical Engineers?

10% growth through 2032 (faster than average); EV/aerospace/defense subspecialties growing faster, manufacturing slower. Related roles include: Aerospace Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer, Thermal Engineer, Test Engineer, Project Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, PE Mechanical.

How can a Mechanical Engineer in Hawaii reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Hawaii (2026)

The average Mechanical Engineer in Hawaii earns around $130,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $91,682/year ($7,640/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$91,682
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,640
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,526
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$44/hr
Federal Tax	$19,934
State Tax	$8,439
FICA Taxes	$9,945
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.48%

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Mechanical Engineer Salary Ranges in Hawaii

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$85,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$250,000

/year

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Not all Mechanical Engineers earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's mechanical engineering market is anchored by Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard + Intermediate Maintenance Facility PHNSY+IMF (the substantial post-2024 PHNSY+IMF as one of country's largest US Navy ship maintenance facilities + ~6K+ PHNSY+IMF civilian + the substantial cleared submarine + surface ship MX), JBPHH + Pacific Fleet ship MX + the substantial Hickam aviation MX + the substantial post-2024 Indo-Pacific MX expansion, Hawaiian Electric Industries grid modernization (the substantial post-2023 Maui wildfire grid hardening + the substantial post-IRA 2022 HI solar + battery storage + the substantial Hawaiian Electric tier 1 grid + the substantial HI 100% renewable target by 2045 RPS), Hawaiian Airlines aviation MX (Honolulu HNL Hawaiian Airlines MX + the substantial post-2024 Alaska-Hawaiian merger MX integration), Tripler Army Medical Center MEP + medical equipment ME, University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Engineering + the substantial UH Manoa Engineering as the only HI ABET-accredited mechanical engineering program, plus the substantial HI federal civilian + cleared ship MX as a substantial concentration of US single-state cleared shipyard ME.

Sr / Lead Mechanical Engineer

$125,000–$200,000+ bonus

Sr ME at PHNSY+IMF + Hawaiian Electric + Hawaiian Airlines + JBPHH

Sr Mechanical Engineer (PHNSY+IMF Submarine MX)

$115,000–$182,000+ bonus

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard · submarine + surface MX · DOE Q + TS/SCI

Sr Mechanical Engineer (Pacific Fleet Aviation)

$112,000–$175,000+ bonus

JBPHH + Pacific Fleet aviation MX · TS/SCI premium

Sr Mechanical Engineer (Hawaiian Electric Grid)

$105,000–$162,000+ bonus

Hawaiian Electric · post-Maui grid hardening + post-IRA HI solar

Sr Solar / Renewables ME (Post-IRA HI)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

post-IRA 2022 HI utility-scale + residential solar + battery storage

Sr Aviation MX ME (Hawaiian Airlines)

$105,000–$162,000+ bonus

Hawaiian Airlines · A321neo + A330 + Boeing 717 MX + post-2024 merger

Sr MEP ME (Tripler / Queen / Kaiser HI)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Tripler + Queen + Kaiser HI + Adventist Castle · hospital HVAC + MEP

Sr Federal Mechanical Engineer (Cleared / DOD)

$112,000–$172,000+ bonus

JBPHH + Pacific Fleet + INDOPACOM · cleared facility · TS/SCI premium

Mid-Level ME (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$108,000+ bonus

Functional IC at HI major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior ME / EIT (0-3 yrs)

$62,000–$85,000+ bonus

UH Manoa Engineering + Hawaii Pacific + BYU-Hawaii · entry EIT band

Worth knowing: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard PHNSY+IMF + Pacific Fleet aviation MX + Hawaiian Electric grid modernization + post-2023 Maui wildfire grid hardening tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Navy shipyard + Pacific Fleet aviation + grid modernization ME cluster and a feature most national ME surveys understate for HI. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard + Intermediate Maintenance Facility PHNSY+IMF (the substantial post-2024 PHNSY+IMF as one of country's largest US Navy ship maintenance facilities + ~6K+ PHNSY+IMF civilian + the substantial cleared submarine + surface ship MX + the substantial post-2024 PHNSY+IMF substantial Virginia-class submarine MX + the substantial PHNSY+IMF Pacific Fleet primary submarine MX center). JBPHH + Pacific Fleet aviation MX + the substantial Hickam aviation MX. Hawaiian Electric Industries (the substantial post-2023 Maui wildfire grid hardening + the substantial post-IRA 2022 HI solar + battery storage + the substantial HI 100% renewable target by 2045 RPS Renewable Portfolio Standard + the substantial Hawaiian Electric tier 1 grid). Hawaiian Airlines aviation MX (the substantial post-2024 Alaska-Hawaiian merger MX integration + the substantial Hawaiian Airlines A321neo + A330 + Boeing 717 fleet MX). Tripler Army Medical Center MEP + the substantial UH Manoa Engineering as the only HI ABET-accredited ME program. post-Act 46 HI progressive top 11% phased 2024-2031 anchor the HI ME proposition.