Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Hawaii
The median administrative assistant in Hawaii earned $50,830 a year in May 2025[1], 6.9% above the US median of $47,540. That puts Hawaii at #9 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $38,480 | $50,830 | $68,120 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Hawaii earns $43,920–$60,410; the top tenth earns $68,120 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Hawaii median that makes about $72,614 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Hawaii
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $64,340 | 790 | |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $61,050 | 1,050 | |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $59,500 | 5,130 |
Kahului-Wailuku, HI pays the most ($54,820) and Urban Honolulu, HI the least ($50,020): $4,800 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | +1.8% | |
| Minnesota | +1.1% | |
| Hawaii | +0.0% | |
| New Jersey | -1.1% | |
| Maine | -2.0% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Hawaii?
The median was $50,830 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $43,920 to $60,410.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Hawaii?
About $72,614 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Hawaii do administrative assistants earn the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $54,820 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.