Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $18.23 an hour ($37,920 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,360). Hawaii ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Hawaii
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.02 | $31,250 |
| 25% of workers | $16.34 | $33,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.23 | $37,920 |
| 75% of workers | $27.93 | $58,090 |
| 90% of workers | $32.77 | $68,170 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Hawaii metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku | $62,960 | 200 |
| Urban Honolulu | $36,650 | 530 |
Hawaii unemployment rate: 2.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 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 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,160 |
| Dishwashers | $37,740 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $51,200 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $47,070 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $47,770 |
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