Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Hawaii
The median paralegal in Hawaii earned $62,840 a year in May 2025[1], 0.1% below the US median of $62,890. That puts Hawaii at #20 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $47,010 | $62,840 | $85,440 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Hawaii earns $52,670–$75,120; the top tenth earns $85,440 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 $89,771 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 | $76,350 | 100 | |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $69,950 | 190 | |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $76,920 | 880 |
Kahului-Wailuku, HI pays the most ($67,480) and Urban Honolulu, HI the least ($62,840): $4,640 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | +0.6% | |
| Delaware | +0.4% | |
| Hawaii | +0.0% | |
| Maine | -0.7% | |
| Georgia (US state) | -0.7% |
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Hawaii?
The median was $62,840 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $52,670 to $75,120.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Hawaii?
About $89,771 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 paralegals earn the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $67,480 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.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.