Accountant salary in Kahului-Wailuku, HI
Accountants earn more in Kahului-Wailuku than anywhere else in Hawaii. Expect a median of $78,630 a year1, 5.5% above the Hawaii statewide median of $74,500 and 6.0% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #173 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 440 people in this job here, 9% of the Hawaii total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Kahului-Wailuku, HI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Kahului-Wailuku against Hawaii and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $49,930 | $78,630 | $133,870 | |
| Hawaii | $49,860 | $74,500 | $117,840 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $133,870, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Kahului-Wailuku earns $63,830–$97,420. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $33,590 wide, between the figure for Hawaii ($32,160) and the US figure ($42,790).
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,930 | $4,161 | $24.00 | $64,426 |
| 25th percentile | $63,830 | $5,319 | $30.69 | $82,361 |
| Median | $78,630 | $6,552 | $37.80 | $101,458 |
| 75th percentile | $97,420 | $8,118 | $46.84 | $125,703 |
| 90th percentile | $133,870 | $11,156 | $64.36 | $172,735 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $18,790 a year in pay and about $24,245 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $14,800 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Kahului-Wailuku, and the Hawaii statewide median of $74,500 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Kahului-Wailuku
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $22,828 to the $78,630 median and brings it to $101,458 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Kahului-Wailuku
Of the 15 roles we track in Kahului-Wailuku, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between project coordinators ($79,320) and recruiters ($71,370). Executive Assistant is the highest at $84,330.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +7.2% | 160 | |
| Project Coordinator | +0.9% | 130 | |
| Accountant | this role | 440 | |
| Recruiter | -9.2% | 240 | |
| Office Manager | -12.7% | 1,240 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #12 of the 15 roles we track in Kahului-Wailuku (-6.0%), between recruiters (-6.0%) and project coordinators (-22.5%). The typical role here is at +7.3%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost less in Kahului-Wailuku than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 7.2% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Kahului-Wailuku, 8.7% across Hawaii and 9.3% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Hawaii
Across the 3 areas of Hawaii with data for this job, the median runs from $69,430 in the Hawaii-Kauai nonmetro area to $78,630 in Kahului-Wailuku, a gap of $9,200 a year. All 2 areas in Hawaii with more accountants than Kahului-Wailuku pay less, among them Honolulu, HI ($74,990) and the Hawaii-Kauai nonmetro area ($69,430).
| Area | Median | vs Kahului-Wailuku | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | this area | 440 | |
| Honolulu, HI | -4.6% | 3,590 | |
| Hawaii-Kauai (Nonmetro) | -11.7% | 590 |
Kahului-Wailuku against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Kahului-Wailuku is #384 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Hawaii, Sioux City and San Antonio-New Braunfels pay just above Kahului-Wailuku and Orlando-Kissimmee and Fayetteville just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in Kahului-Wailuku. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Kahului-Wailuku | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | +0.0% | 8,360 | pay | |
| Sioux City, IA-NE | +0.0% | 520 | pay | |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | this area | 440 | ||
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | +0.0% | 10,410 | pay | |
| Fayetteville, NC | -0.1% | 800 | pay | |
| Dalton, GA | -1.6% | 450 | jobs | |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | -4.9% | 440 | jobs | |
| Dubuque, IA | -5.7% | 450 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Kahului-Wailuku, HI?
About $101,458 a year at the median, or $8,455 a month: $78,630 in pay plus about $22,828 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Kahului-Wailuku?
The median was $78,630 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $49,930, the 90th $133,870, and the middle half earned $63,830 to $97,420.
Is Kahului-Wailuku the most expensive area in Hawaii for accountants?
Yes. Its median of $78,630 is the highest of 3 areas in Hawaii. Honolulu comes next at $74,990.
How many accountants work in Kahului-Wailuku?
BLS counts about 440 in the May 2025 survey. That is 9% of the Hawaii total of 4,670. Only Honolulu and the Hawaii-Kauai nonmetro area have more in Hawaii.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Kahului-Wailuku?
Yes: $7,260 a year more at the median. The medians are $78,630 and $71,370.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.