Lawyers pay in Urban Honolulu
In Urban Honolulu (HI), the median pay for lawyers is $58.11 an hour ($120,870 a year). About 1,960 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 3% lower than the Hawaii median ($124,990).
Pay range for lawyers in Urban Honolulu (HI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.01 | $72,820 |
| 25% of workers | $46.66 | $97,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.11 | $120,870 |
| 75% of workers | $77.08 | $160,330 |
| 90% of workers | $86.06 | $179,010 |
Lawyers pay in Hawaii metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku | $148,370 | 160 |
| Urban Honolulu (this page) | $120,870 | 1,960 |
Hawaii unemployment rate: 2.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $83,390 |
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