What RNs earn in Honolulu
Registered nurses in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro earn a median of $139,260 a year, 43% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $101,490 and $144,140, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Honolulu ranks #5 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $139,260 | $101,490 – $144,140 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,570 | $124,530 – $164,780 |
| Nurse Midwife | $184,620 | $135,940 – $193,780 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Honolulu nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $2,642 a month in Honolulu, which is roughly 23% of a median RN salary before taxes. That is a manageable share, but it is worth negotiating hard on base pay and differentials.
About 9,680 RNs work in this metro, the #58 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 72 healthcare employers in Honolulu, including 23 behavioral health facilities, 19 long-term care facilities, 11 dialysis centers and 10 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Honolulu
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Hawaii
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Honolulu healthcare news
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- 2 injured after fire at elderly residential building on S. King StreetHawaii News Now · Sep 20
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How much do registered nurses make in Honolulu?
The median RN salary in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro is $139,260 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $101,490 and $144,140.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Honolulu?
Nurse practitioners in the Honolulu metro earn a median of $135,570 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Honolulu?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $2,642 a month in Honolulu, roughly 23% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Honolulu?
Hospitals in the Honolulu area include Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Kuakini Medical Center, Straub Clinic and Hospital, The Queens Medical Center, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Honolulu?
Browse current Hawaii openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Honolulu can find you, and compare pay using the Hawaii salary guide.