HI · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare jobs in Hawaii

29 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in Hawaii, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.

RN postings in Hawaii carry a median of $51.25 per hour (about $106,600 a year), +7% against the US posted median of $47.81.

CMS lists 23 hospitals in Hawaii across 17 cities, 23 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 5 of the 11 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.

Hawaii is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Hawaii time.

What healthcare pays in Hawaii

Pay by profession for Hawaii, with the source behind every figure.

ProfessionTypical range / hrMedian / hrPer yearvs USBased on
Certified Nursing Assistant$20–$31$28$58,240+22%6 postings
Registered Nurse$40–$67$51.25$106,600+7%4 postings
Pharmacy Technician$17–$20$18.50$38,480−30%4 postings
Phlebotomist$20–$22$20.73$43,118−10%3 postings

Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.

Hiring now in Hawaii

29 roles with published pay (29 permanent). 29 were posted in the last 30 days.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Kapolei, HI

$90k–$176k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889184100
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted today

Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services · Wailuku, HI

$19.00–$20.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 197762
New this week
View role
PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Supervisory Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Hilo, HI

$123k–$160k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888078200
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring in Hawaii

Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hrMost hired
Fresenius Medical Care12$37.50CNA (6), RN (3)
BrightSpring Health Services6$20Pharm Tech (4), Pharmacist (2)
Sonic Healthcare6$21.34Phlebotomist (3), Lab Scientist (2)
Veterans Health Administration2$66.00RN (1), Social Worker (1)
Shriners Hospitals for Children2$49.78PT (1), Rad Tech (1)
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center1$21.32Medical Assistant (1)

Employers reporting wage offers in Hawaii

EmployerWage offersMedian / hrProfessions
Hale Makua Health Services1$49.79RN (1)
Travel Care, LLC1$63.12Pharmacist (1)
Smile Dental Center Inc.1$14.89Dental Assistant (1)
ACL Hawaii Inc.1$15.67Lab Tech (1)

Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.

Cities in Hawaii

CityRolesMedian pay / hrMost hired
Honolulu8$33.73Phlebotomist
Hilo5$21.94Pharm Tech
Wailuku4$26.71Lab Scientist

City guides

Pay by city

All 1 Hawaii cities with pay data

Hospitals in Hawaii

How Hawaii's hospital market is built.

  • 23hospitals listed by CMS
  • 21with emergency services
  • 9Birthing-Friendly designated
  • 5rated 4 or 5 stars

By type

  • Acute care: 12
  • Critical access: 9
  • Children's: 2

By ownership

  • Nonprofit: 11
  • Government and federal: 10
  • For-profit: 2

Where the hospitals are

CityHospitalsRated 4+ stars
Honolulu73
Wailuku10
Hilo10
Kailua11
Lihue10
Kealakekua10
Aiea11
Kamuela10

Highest-rated hospitals

  • Adventist Health Castle, Kailua · 4 of 5 stars
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Honolulu · 4 of 5 stars
  • Kuakini Medical Center, Honolulu · 4 of 5 stars
  • Pali Momi Medical Center, Aiea · 4 of 5 stars
  • Straub Clinic And Hospital, Honolulu · 4 of 5 stars

Hospitals in Hawaii with open jobs nearby

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.

Licensing in Hawaii

What the compact means here

Hawaii is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the Hawaii board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate.

How to get licensed here

  1. Ask the Hawaii board of nursing which application applies to you (endorsement, and whether your current license is eligible).
  2. Request license verification from every state where you hold or held a nursing license. Many boards use Nursys for this.
  3. Complete the background check and fingerprinting if the board requires it, and send transcripts or exam proof if asked.
  4. Ask the board whether a temporary permit exists while your application is processed, and whether it covers the role you are taking.
  5. Plan on several weeks. Processing time varies by board and by how fast your verifications arrive, so start before you accept a start date in Hawaii.

Other healthcare professions

Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Hawaii requires for your role before you commit to dates.

Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Hawaii board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses

Taxes and take-home pay in Hawaii

Hawaii taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.

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Common questions

Is Hawaii a compact nursing state?

Hawaii is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the Hawaii board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.

How do I get a nursing license in Hawaii?

Apply to the Hawaii board of nursing for a license by endorsement. Verify your licenses, complete the background check if required, ask about a temporary permit and plan on several weeks.

Does Hawaii tax wages?

Yes. Hawaii taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.

How much do RNs make in Hawaii?

The median RN pay is $51.25 per hour, about $106,600 a year, based on 4 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $37 to $79 per hour.

How many hospitals are in Hawaii?

CMS lists 23 hospitals in Hawaii, 23 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.

Who is hiring in Hawaii?

6 employers published roles with pay in Hawaii, led by Fresenius Medical Care with 12. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.

Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Hawaii?

Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Hawaii. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.

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Your RN pay reportTop-paying employers shown · your Hawaii list by name comes with the full report

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Fresenius Medical CareLihue, HI · 3 postings$51.00/ hr$35–$61
  • Hale Makua Health ServicesWailuku, HI · 1 wage offer$49.79/ hr$50–$50
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings. Request your Hawaii list

2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$51.25High$79

4 RN postings with published pay in Hawaii, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 RN roles

  1. Registered NursePermanent
    $90k–$176k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Kapolei, HI · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - RN - DialysisPermanent
    $42.00–$60.00/ hour
    Fresenius Medical Care · Lihue, HI · posted yesterday

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