Bartenders pay in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the median pay for bartenders is $36.78 an hour ($76,490 a year). About 3,540 people work in this job there.
That is 123% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). Hawaii ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Hawaii
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.74 | $30,670 |
| 25% of workers | $27.35 | $56,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.78 | $76,490 |
| 75% of workers | $47.00 | $97,750 |
| 90% of workers | $56.51 | $117,540 |
Bartenders pay in Hawaii metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku | $86,280 | 800 |
| Urban Honolulu | $75,340 | 2,130 |
Hawaii unemployment rate: 2.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Hawaii
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,250 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $62,390 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,420 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $48,880 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,160 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $51,200 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $77,360 |
| Food Service Managers | $87,800 |
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