Sales Development Representative salary in Kahului-Wailuku, HI
Hiring a sales development representative costs less in Kahului-Wailuku than in Hawaii or the country as a whole. The median is $53,540 a year1: 8.5% below the Hawaii statewide median of $58,500 and 23.5% below the US median of $69,990. Nationally it ranks #383 of 520 areas. BLS counts about 440 people in this job here, 13% of the Hawaii total.
BLS occupation 41-3091, 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 | $29,120 | $53,540 | $107,070 | |
| Hawaii | $29,670 | $58,500 | $101,100 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Kahului-Wailuku earns $29,150–$78,700. The top tenth earns $107,070 or more, 3.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 3.9 times. The mean ($59,750) is 12% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $49,550 wide, between the figure for Hawaii ($36,120) and the US figure ($52,810).
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,120 | $2,427 | $14.00 | $37,574 |
| 25th percentile | $29,150 | $2,429 | $14.01 | $37,613 |
| Median | $53,540 | $4,462 | $25.74 | $69,084 |
| 75th percentile | $78,700 | $6,558 | $37.84 | $101,548 |
| 90th percentile | $107,070 | $8,922 | $51.48 | $138,155 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $24,390 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $25,160, or about $32,465 once benefits are added. 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 $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Kahului-Wailuku, and the Hawaii statewide median of $58,500 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Kahului-Wailuku
At the $53,540 median, a local hire costs about $69,084 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $15,544 here. 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 #10 by median pay, between administrative assistants ($54,820) and medical administrative assistants ($52,570). Executive Assistant is the highest at $84,330.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | +2.5% | 660 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +2.4% | 790 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 440 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -1.8% | 290 | |
| HR Assistant | -3.8% | 40 |
Measured against the US median, sales development representatives rank #14 of the 15 roles we track in Kahului-Wailuku (-23.5%), between project coordinators (-22.5%) and marketing specialists (-46.4%). The typical role here is at +7.3%, so, measured against the US, sales development representatives cost less in Kahului-Wailuku than the area's general pay level would suggest. Sales development representatives hold 7.2% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Kahului-Wailuku, 6.4% across Hawaii and 8.0% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Hawaii
Across the 3 areas of Hawaii with data for this job, the median runs from $40,490 in the Hawaii-Kauai nonmetro area to $61,710 in Honolulu, a gap of $21,220 a year. Of the 2 areas in Hawaii with more sales development representatives than Kahului-Wailuku, 1 pays less: the Hawaii-Kauai nonmetro area ($40,490).
| Area | Median | vs Kahului-Wailuku | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | +15.3% | 2,430 | |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | this area | 440 | |
| Hawaii-Kauai (Nonmetro) | -24.4% | 550 |
Kahului-Wailuku against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Kahului-Wailuku is #268 of 518 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Hawaii, Sherman-Denison and Fayetteville-Springdale pay just above Kahului-Wailuku and Toledo and Springfield just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Kahului-Wailuku. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Kahului-Wailuku | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | +4.9% | 440 | jobs | |
| Fayetteville-Springdale, AR | +0.2% | 1,670 | pay | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | +0.1% | 410 | pay | |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | this area | 440 | ||
| Toledo, OH | -0.1% | 1,620 | pay | |
| Springfield, OH | -0.2% | 190 | pay | |
| Florence, SC | -7.8% | 440 | jobs | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | -9.4% | 440 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Kahului-Wailuku, HI?
About $69,084 a year at the median, or $5,757 a month: $53,540 in pay plus about $15,544 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for sales development representatives in Kahului-Wailuku?
The median was $53,540 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $29,120, the 90th $107,070, and the middle half earned $29,150 to $78,700.
Is Kahului-Wailuku cheaper than the rest of Hawaii for sales development representatives?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $53,540 against $58,500 statewide. The next area up in Hawaii is Honolulu at $61,710, the next down the Hawaii-Kauai nonmetro area at $40,490.
How many sales development representatives work in Kahului-Wailuku?
BLS counts about 440 in the May 2025 survey. That is 13% of the Hawaii total of 3,450. Only Honolulu and the Hawaii-Kauai nonmetro area have more in Hawaii.
Does a sales development representative cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Kahului-Wailuku?
Yes: $970 a year more at the median. The medians are $53,540 and $52,570.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: 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.