Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Hawaii
The median bookkeeper in Hawaii earned $48,730 a year in May 2025[1], 3.8% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Hawaii at #30 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $35,760 | $48,730 | $65,090 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Hawaii earns $42,340–$58,790; the top tenth earns $65,090 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 $69,614 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 | $63,070 | 660 | |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $58,190 | 940 | |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $57,550 | 3,590 |
Kahului-Wailuku, HI pays the most ($54,900) and Urban Honolulu, HI the least ($48,030): $6,870 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | +0.4% | |
| Ohio | +0.2% | |
| Hawaii | +0.0% | |
| Pennsylvania | -0.6% | |
| Idaho | -0.9% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Hawaii?
The median was $48,730 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $42,340 to $58,790.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Hawaii?
About $69,614 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 bookkeepers earn the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $54,900 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.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.