How much does a Registered Nurse make in Hawaii?

The average Registered Nurse salary in Hawaii is around $86,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $64,238 annually ($5,353/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Hawaii?

On a $86,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $64,238/year or $5,353/month. Federal tax: $10,090. State tax: $5,093. FICA: $0.00.

Is $86,000 a good Registered Nurse salary?

$86,000 is a competitive salary for a Registered Nurse — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Registered Nurse salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $86,000 is $5,093. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Registered Nurses?

6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse.

How can a Registered Nurse 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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Registered Nurse Salary in Hawaii (2026)

The average Registered Nurse in Hawaii earns around $86,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $64,238/year ($5,353/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$64,238
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,353
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,471
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$31/hr
Federal Tax	$10,090
State Tax	$5,093
FICA Taxes	$6,579
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.3%

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Registered Nurse Salary Ranges in Hawaii

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$67,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$86,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$133,000

/year

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Not all Registered Nurses earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's nurse market is anchored by Queen's Health Systems Honolulu (~3.5K+ nurses + the only HI Level 1 trauma + the substantial post-1859 Queen's heritage), Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua + the substantial Kaiser HI integrated managed care nursing ~270K+ members, Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu federal civilian + military nursing, Hawaii Pacific Health (Straub Medical Center + Pali Momi + Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children + Wilcox Medical Center Kauai), Adventist Health Castle Kailua + Wahiawa General Hospital + Maui Memorial Medical Center + Hilo Medical Center Big Island + Kona Community Hospital + Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital + the substantial HI neighbor island nursing, University of Hawaii Manoa School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene + Hawaii Pacific University School of Nursing + Chaminade + BYU-Hawaii + Kauai Community College + UH Hilo + UH West Oahu + the substantial HI nursing pipeline + the substantial post-2020 HI nurse shortage, plus Hawaii Nurses' Association + Hawaii Government Employees Association HGEA Unit 09 collective bargaining.

Sr CRNA (Queen / Kaiser HI / Tripler / Straub)

$192,000–$298,000+ OT

CRNA at Queen + Kaiser HI + Tripler + Straub · OR + L&D + endoscopy

Sr ICU / Critical Care RN

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

ICU at Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + Straub · post-2020 HI ICU demand

Sr ED / Trauma RN (Queen Level 1)

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

ED at Queen Level 1 + Kaiser + Tripler + community + post-2023 Maui

Sr OR / Periop RN

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

OR at HI major systems · CNOR · post-2020 substantial demand

Sr L&D / OB RN

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

L&D at Kapiolani + Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + Maui + community

Sr Cath Lab / IR RN

$92,000–$138,000+ OT

Cath + IR at Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + Straub · TAVR + EP + structural

Sr Travel RN (Honolulu / Maui / Big Island)

$105,000–$185,000+ OT

Travel RN · post-2020 HI travel premium + crisis rates + the substantial

Sr Med-Surg / Telemetry RN

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Med-surg + tele at HI major systems · post-2020 substantial demand

Sr Clinical Nurse Specialist / Nurse Manager

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

CNS + NM at Queen + Kaiser HI + Tripler · charge + unit lead

New Grad RN (BSN / ADN)

$72,000–$92,000+ OT

HI new grad · UH Manoa + Hawaii Pacific + Chaminade + BYU-Hawaii

Worth knowing: Queen's Health Systems heritage post-1859 + Kaiser Permanente HI integrated managed care + Tripler AMC Indo-Pacific military nursing + post-2020 HI nurse shortage + HI travel RN premium tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state heritage trauma + integrated managed care + military medicine + travel RN premium nurse cluster and a feature most national nurse surveys understate for HI. Queen's Health Systems QHS Honolulu (~3.5K+ nurses + the only HI Level 1 trauma + the substantial post-1859 Queen's heritage as one of country's oldest US hospital systems + the substantial QHS multi-hospital). Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua (the substantial Kaiser HI integrated managed care nursing + ~270K+ members + the substantial Kaiser HI Permanente nursing model). Tripler Army Medical Center (the substantial Tripler federal civilian + military medicine nursing + the substantial post-2024 Tripler Indo-Pacific medical center). Hawaii Pacific Health (Straub + Pali Momi + Kapiolani + Wilcox Kauai). Adventist Castle + Wahiawa General + Maui Memorial + Hilo Medical Center + Kona Community + Kauai Veterans Memorial neighbor island nursing. UH Manoa Nursing + Hawaii Pacific + Chaminade + BYU-Hawaii + Kauai Community College pipeline. post-2020 HI nurse shortage (the substantial post-2020 HI nurse deficit + the substantial post-2020 HI travel RN crisis-period premiums $145-205K+ + the substantial post-2024 HI travel rate moderation). Hawaii Nurses' Association + HGEA Unit 09. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. HI NOT a RTW state + HI NLC + post-Act 46 HI progressive top 11% phased 2024-2031 anchor the HI nurse proposition.