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Honolulu Employment

Employment and Industries in the Honolulu, Hawaii Area

Honolulu serves as the business and trading center for the Hawaiian Islands. The Honolulu economy is powered by tourism, military, the defense contracting industry, manufacturing and research and development. Tourism typically contributes 10 billion dollars a year to Honolulu. Agriculture and aqua-culture are also significant economic factors. The Marine Base Kaneohe, the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and the Schofield Barracks also add to the economy.

The economy is diversifying into other sectors such as alternative energy, information and communications technologies, science-biotech, astronomy and space sciences, marine sciences and defense-dual use technologies. In addition, the Kapolei region includes one of Hawaii's largest industrial parks. Also, the Honolulu Harbor has a prominent Foreign Trade Zone. Numerous major shipping companies serve the port.

The One-Stop Workforce Assistance Centers are managed by the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The centers include job placement and training systems to assist people find jobs and employers find qualified employees. The centers also offer the Employment Training Fund which offers a job skills upgrade program for current workers.

The largest employers in Honolulu are provided below:

  • Schofield Barracks
  • Bank of Hawaii
  • Queen's Medical Center
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
  • Honolulu Police Department
  • St Francis Hospital
  • Aloha Airlines
  • Kapiolani Medical Center
  • Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach
  • Straub Clinic & Hospital
  • Honolulu Intl Airport - HNL
  • Oahu Transit SVC
  • Kuakini Emergency SVC
  • Kuakini Health System
  • Adjutant General
  • Polynesian Cultural Center
  • Sheraton
  • HMSA Hawaii Medical SVC
  • Castle Medical Center
  • Honolulu Environmental SVC
  • Servco Pacific Inc
  • Royal Hawaiian Hotel
  • Honolulu Advertiser
  • Del Monte Foods
  • Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort

Honolulu's major employment sectors are:

  • Government
  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Leisure and hospitality
  • Professional and business services
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Finance

Notable information about Honolulu: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 181.5 which is very high when compared to the national average of 100. In 2007 the estimated median household income was $55,000. Approximately 31% of the residents of Honolulu have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Honolulu companies have access to helpful business organizations including:

The Hawaii Business Magazine offers current information about the business endeavors in Honolulu.

Most Popular Jobs in Honolulu, Hawaii Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses6,49079,920$56,780 - 102,35024%56%
2Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education6,31047,460$31,370 - 68,9906%96%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products4,33047,380$18,930 - 81,0608%51%
4Accountants and auditors4,26055,420$32,940 - 82,58018%79%
5Teachers and instructors, all other1,93052,830$26,650 - 89,5109%54%
6Lawyers1,92098,350$52,540 - 11%99%
7Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation1,82047,160$22,910 - 77,5605%58%
8Financial managers1,73084,220$44,660 - 129,78013%60%
9Civil engineers1,50075,260$52,820 - 101,26018%87%
10Sales managers1,40086,040$36,740 - 158,65010%69%
11Social and human service assistants1,37034,210$22,670 - 46,97034%58%
12Public relations specialists1,28054,850$32,540 - 89,19018%81%
13Managers, all other1,27079,100$40,030 - 124,9707%55%
14Self-enrichment education teachers1,22044,800$22,870 - 76,65023%54%
15Management analysts1,21067,890$44,230 - 97,65022%78%
16Chief executives1,140157,990$78,350 - 2%65%
17Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education1,13038,730$17,590 - 69,04011%95%
18Educational, vocational, and school counselors1,13053,750$34,430 - 75,63013%73%
19Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school1,08047,920$29,130 - 67,19020%87%
20Community and social service specialists, all other1,07046,970$30,070 - 63,49025%58%
21Network systems and data communications analysts1,03065,450$43,040 - 93,62053%57%
22Computer programmers1,02062,910$31,480 - 96,3400%73%
23Computer specialists, all other1,01071,340$44,320 - 98,35015%68%
24Computer systems analysts98065,610$43,470 - 93,93029%68%
25Physical therapists85052,770$29,180 - 83,89027%89%
26Pharmacists810101,960$85,220 - 127,91022%97%
27Network and computer systems administrators79064,700$38,370 - 91,89027%50%
28Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents77071,530$27,170 - 25%67%
29Medical and health services managers77099,150$59,260 - 138,85016%57%
30Child, family, and school social workers76048,010$29,990 - 64,64019%77%
31Education administrators, elementary and secondary school69089,990$57,580 - 131,2908%78%
32Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists69058,780$36,280 - 91,00018%56%
33Computer software engineers, applications67073,580$38,820 - 105,82045%85%
34Clergy64039,950$16,660 - 70,54019%75%
35Environmental scientists and specialists, including health63066,870$39,030 - 103,73025%93%
36Instructional coordinators62053,660$34,930 - 83,85023%79%
37Computer and information systems managers590101,370$65,670 - 147,60016%73%
38Electrical engineers57073,480$38,870 - 102,0206%81%
39Education, training, and library workers, all other57036,980$22,610 - 50,92011%79%
40Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers56087,900$48,740 - 130,64013%74%
41Merchandise displayers and window trimmers56027,790$20,150 - 40,06011%55%
42Librarians55059,720$42,290 - 80,5004%85%
43Architects, except landscape and naval54070,630$47,980 - 97,52018%88%
44Mental health and substance abuse social workers53050,870$32,230 - 78,51030%77%
45Medical and clinical laboratory technicians52041,060$28,910 - 54,94015%51%
46Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products52056,770$24,540 - 102,54012%51%
47Financial specialists, all other50062,980$37,130 - 95,26012%50%
48Medical and clinical laboratory technologists50059,850$44,010 - 75,96012%51%
49Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other48060,430$38,040 - 88,97017%56%
50Electronics engineers, except computer48080,440$56,770 - 103,0304%81%
51Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists48065,600$34,480 - 96,45016%99%
52Mechanical engineers48083,810$42,470 - 106,6604%78%
53Training and development specialists47050,010$28,540 - 78,06018%56%
54Graphic designers46047,770$25,790 - 79,70010%55%
55Social and community service managers45064,060$31,940 - 98,25025%72%
56Engineers, all other43080,440$44,580 - 108,6806%82%
57Engineering managers420105,770$75,150 - 136,9107%84%
58Marketing managers41075,510$39,640 - 116,46014%69%
59Financial analysts40075,580$42,960 - 119,41034%87%
60Detectives and criminal investigators39075,320$54,670 - 98,41017%54%
61Budget analysts38066,170$46,420 - 92,3507%78%
62Social scientists and related workers, all other37069,960$45,460 - 97,0205%90%
63Dentists, general370134,310$78,140 - 9%100%
64Computer software engineers, systems software36086,500$54,370 - 126,10028%85%
65Medical and public health social workers36061,340$38,770 - 90,74024%77%
66Mental health counselors33035,670$22,450 - 56,51030%73%
67Advertising sales agents32049,940$28,110 - 79,61020%56%
68Medical scientists, except epidemiologists32061,350$43,000 - 81,44020%99%
69Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors30045,170$41,230 - 50,71014%54%
70Coaches and scouts29035,980$22,990 - 51,67015%60%
71Personal financial advisors28062,750$15,960 - 144,51041%81%
72Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors28046,850$31,500 - 61,69034%73%
73Health educators27055,350$29,040 - 84,04026%58%
74Occupational health and safety specialists27069,880$50,140 - 95,6608%72%
75Biological technicians27034,860$26,040 - 50,31016%60%
76Musicians and singers260 $ - 10%53%
77Urban and regional planners26065,180$44,120 - 91,61015%92%
78Insurance underwriters25050,940$29,360 - 76,4306%53%
79Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists25051,800$33,820 - 76,72018%56%
80Public relations managers25065,400$37,290 - 102,74017%75%
81Rehabilitation counselors24037,620$27,110 - 58,96023%73%
82Optometrists24087,440$55,650 - 130,00011%100%
83Editors23053,650$23,260 - 83,4202%81%
84Market research analysts22059,190$36,210 - 89,87020%82%
85Database administrators22060,720$39,190 - 85,87029%72%
86Anthropologists and archeologists22064,070$33,440 - 102,31015%90%
87Education administrators, postsecondary220109,780$36,800 - 14%78%
88Occupational therapists19066,070$50,070 - 82,86023%90%
89Advertising and promotions managers19073,250$41,920 - 116,7706%76%
90Human resources managers, all other19082,000$53,670 - 116,45011%58%
91Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers19072,700$45,350 - 108,87022%93%
92Biological scientists, all other19071,070$53,260 - 92,8204%95%
93Physician assistants19076,860$53,300 - 108,26027%67%
94Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other18066,270$19,100 - 115,20012%94%
95Producers and directors18048,160$21,990 - 81,19011%75%
96Commercial pilots180106,550$58,460 - 13%74%
97Environmental engineers17085,340$64,620 - 102,13025%86%
98Dietitians and nutritionists17058,690$42,950 - 78,2209%72%
99Surveyors17045,160$24,890 - 77,26024%82%
100Chemists16060,840$42,310 - 91,3109%93%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons18,41024,110$15,960 - 33,21012%25%
2Office clerks, general10,94027,700$16,380 - 40,37013%19%
3Waiters and waitresses10,25024,980$15,590 - 42,29011%14%
4Security guards8,90025,050$17,310 - 35,45017%13%
5Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners8,83023,670$15,760 - 32,13015%4%
6Cashiers8,42020,850$16,040 - 28,390-2%10%
7Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food7,90018,900$15,780 - 23,55018%5%
8General and operations managers6,550102,380$43,370 - 2%48%
9Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand6,38029,870$16,640 - 56,4002%5%
10Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks5,92034,030$21,090 - 48,48013%16%
11Customer service representatives5,92032,020$20,360 - 47,64025%22%
12Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive5,49034,760$22,020 - 49,1901%18%
13First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers5,48048,810$28,430 - 72,4306%29%
14Maids and housekeeping cleaners5,34026,970$19,140 - 32,92013%5%
15Stock clerks and order fillers5,31024,170$16,590 - 36,330-7%8%
16Food preparation workers4,82019,960$15,860 - 27,68015%7%
17Carpenters4,65063,770$35,330 - 87,23010%6%
18Business operations specialists, all other4,62059,080$26,030 - 96,17021%49%
19Teacher assistants4,17024,320$17,440 - 31,22010%18%
20First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers4,15040,960$23,340 - 63,3604%25%
21Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks4,11031,190$17,960 - 47,8801%29%
22Maintenance and repair workers, general4,04038,380$21,410 - 59,53010%6%
23Landscaping and groundskeeping workers3,92028,180$18,480 - 39,73018%6%
24Executive secretaries and administrative assistants3,89045,000$29,100 - 64,08015%18%
25Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants3,75029,520$22,120 - 40,03018%7%
26Cooks, restaurant3,51026,440$17,110 - 39,79012%5%
27First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers3,50032,360$19,910 - 49,59011%14%
28Construction laborers3,44049,110$25,790 - 76,00011%5%
29Truck drivers, light or delivery services3,21028,310$17,370 - 42,5608%4%
30Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop3,12019,280$15,770 - 24,77010%8%
31Receptionists and information clerks3,04027,420$18,080 - 38,56017%13%
32Cooks, fast food2,77018,900$15,830 - 24,6708%5%
33Dishwashers2,46020,350$15,850 - 30,48010%3%
34Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer2,46040,320$27,470 - 59,85010%4%
35Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers2,37022,310$15,720 - 33,20012%6%
36Sales representatives, services, all other2,36057,750$24,120 - 98,71028%48%
37Personal and home care aides2,16018,990$15,770 - 25,24051%10%
38Medical assistants2,11030,850$23,080 - 40,27035%10%
39Word processors and typists2,10029,420$22,760 - 37,730-11%19%
40Police and sheriff's patrol officers2,10049,870$41,370 - 62,38011%33%
41Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks2,05029,090$17,810 - 43,7704%6%
42Bartenders1,97026,930$15,580 - 43,26011%17%
43Bus drivers, transit and intercity1,97037,260$22,880 - 50,05013%4%
44Electricians1,93058,850$36,020 - 80,1907%7%
45Office and administrative support workers, all other1,83031,490$15,660 - 47,320-8%32%
46Packers and packagers, hand1,83021,740$15,730 - 31,310-11%3%
47Preschool teachers, except special education1,82028,880$17,950 - 40,59026%43%
48Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters1,70053,460$33,820 - 78,53011%4%
49Automotive service technicians and mechanics1,68039,670$26,940 - 53,52014%4%
50First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers1,63066,980$41,170 - 97,1607%13%
51Driver/sales workers1,53029,150$17,340 - 41,510-4%4%
52Counter and rental clerks1,49023,350$16,160 - 34,36023%16%
53Billing and posting clerks and machine operators1,49033,170$23,290 - 44,8104%15%
54Tellers1,48023,740$16,350 - 31,38014%16%
55Painters, construction and maintenance1,44052,610$28,480 - 81,80012%6%
56First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers1,42078,690$46,550 - 111,1309%10%
57Child care workers1,40018,120$15,460 - 22,39018%15%
58Tour guides and escorts1,38024,080$16,050 - 32,17021%29%
59Home health aides1,37027,000$20,400 - 33,28049%7%
60Property, real estate, and community association managers1,36048,770$25,820 - 82,70015%36%
61Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators1,28071,130$48,780 - 88,7308%3%
62Flight attendants1,26028,270$19,260 - 32,82011%31%
63Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks1,22031,510$21,430 - 40,25017%14%
64Parking lot attendants1,22019,060$15,680 - 25,15012%14%
65Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop1,20020,970$15,460 - 31,64010%17%
66Dental assistants1,18028,560$16,610 - 39,78029%9%
67Fire fighters1,18049,270$40,750 - 61,82012%18%
68Recreation workers1,14029,600$16,430 - 51,01013%47%
69Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses1,11044,410$34,870 - 52,70014%7%
70Cleaners of vehicles and equipment1,10022,850$16,640 - 31,90014%3%
71Correctional officers and jailers1,10046,110$38,950 - 54,53017%11%
72Healthcare support workers, all other1,07029,030$15,410 - 42,52016%10%
73Bakers1,04027,680$16,700 - 46,49010%8%
74Bill and account collectors1,00035,000$22,440 - 49,27023%13%
75Computer support specialists1,00044,870$28,330 - 65,01013%43%
76First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers96053,510$24,730 - 89,460-4%15%
77Medical secretaries96032,700$22,850 - 44,52017%18%
78Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping94036,990$26,940 - 49,41011%29%
79Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators93050,490$26,580 - 81,5509%47%
80Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products92041,370$21,420 - 64,5700%36%
81First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers92058,340$19,840 - 93,6004%38%
82Food service managers90050,240$31,450 - 76,8705%24%
83Industrial truck and tractor operators89036,360$22,190 - 57,690-1%2%
84Postal service mail carriers880 1%11%
85All other information and record clerks85038,420$25,880 - 50,170-12%21%
86Cement masons and concrete finishers85057,460$35,700 - 83,10011%2%
87Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists83040,920$15,940 - 74,59012%6%
88Taxi drivers and chauffeurs82024,500$16,270 - 37,48013%15%
89First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers81035,380$18,430 - 58,83016%26%
90Construction managers81095,420$50,800 - 143,13016%29%
91Transportation workers, all other81036,260$17,260 - 53,25013%7%
92First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers81035,960$22,450 - 51,50013%11%
93Cooks, short order80023,780$16,900 - 35,1105%5%
94Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance79031,030$17,910 - 47,5602%11%
95Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products79062,450$35,590 - 95,6700%42%
96Drywall and ceiling tile installers78061,410$33,770 - 84,6107%2%
97Data entry keyers77027,970$18,690 - 40,130-4%18%
98Administrative services managers77072,310$36,250 - 115,36012%40%
99Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other76050,710$32,930 - 68,7508%9%
100Production, planning, and expediting clerks75045,520$27,100 - 68,1004%30%
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Career Schools in Honolulu

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Argosy University
Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master
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Heald College
Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate
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Remington College
Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
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University of Phoenix
Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master
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Jobs More Common Near Honolulu Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Anthropologists and archeologists64,07022037.5
Tour guides and escorts24,0801,38018.2
Dancers 43016.6
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary 16013.9
Transportation workers, all other36,2608109.4
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks31,1904,1109.3
Marine engineers and naval architects71,4001108.6
Elevator installers and repairers81,1703907
Flight attendants28,2701,2607
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other41,0001106.2
Agricultural and food science technicians36,4901505.9
Word processors and typists29,4202,1005.3
Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons27,7002305.2
Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles49,5201005.2
Tree trimmers and pruners32,1501605.1
Air traffic controllers89,9202005.1
Clergy39,9506405
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary57,2603005
Media and communication equipment workers, all other60,6802004.9
Zoologists and wildlife biologists63,3901404.9
Anesthesiologists187,4602904.8
Music directors and composers38,1501004.7
Social scientists and related workers, all other69,9603704.7
Skin care specialists 3004.6
Biological science teachers, postsecondary97,2405004.5
Insurance appraisers, auto damage56,4201004.5
Baggage porters and bellhops25,3705904.4
Education teachers, postsecondary63,6305604.3
Bus drivers, transit and intercity37,2601,9704.1
Stonemasons58,2801204
Optometrists87,4402403.9
Concierges32,8202303.6
Obstetricians and gynecologists 1503.6
History teachers, postsecondary70,5301603.5
Psychology teachers, postsecondary72,9902703.5
Personal care and service workers, all other21,9706203.5
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers27,7905603.4
Carpet installers41,5202703.4
Power plant operators63,4801803.4
Community and social service specialists, all other46,9701,0703.3
Sociology teachers, postsecondary70,2101103.3
Glaziers50,1303903.3
Media and communication workers, all other45,7801903.2
Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials19,0905903.2
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary65,9201403.1
Commercial pilots106,5501803.1
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers87,9005603
Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters24,3901603
Tapers66,0602802.9
Tile and marble setters56,5804202.9

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Honolulu, Hawaii Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Real estate sales agents91,7401.95430
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators65,8001.82130
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers32,4701.68330
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators71,1301.661,280
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists40,9201.63830
Carpenters63,7701.634,650
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks31,5101.621,220
Drywall and ceiling tile installers61,4101.59780
Construction laborers49,1101.583,440
Motor vehicle operators, all other44,1401.56280
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics48,7801.56270
Cement masons and concrete finishers57,4601.55850
Painters, construction and maintenance52,6101.531,440
Commercial pilots106,5501.52180
Food servers, nonrestaurant30,3601.51380
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other41,0001.5110
Nonfarm animal caretakers30,8401.49150
Helpers--carpenters38,6101.49370
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers51,6001.47590
Plasterers and stucco masons57,5201.45160
Crane and tower operators65,6501.44110
Roofers50,6401.44540
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers47,8501.43330
Tapers66,0601.42280
Maids and housekeeping cleaners26,9701.415,340
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other50,7101.4760
Teachers and instructors, all other52,8301.391,930
Bartenders26,9301.391,970
Helpers--electricians37,0201.39360
Tile and marble setters56,5801.37420
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines58,8401.37210
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers78,6901.351,420
Cooks, institution and cafeteria31,8901.35720
Waiters and waitresses24,9801.3410,250
Medical and public health social workers61,3401.33360
Social workers, all other62,9401.33160
Machinists49,0601.33360
Biological science teachers, postsecondary97,2401.32500
Insulation workers, mechanical54,6501.32150
Sheet metal workers55,1401.32610
Stonemasons58,2801.32120
Material moving workers, all other45,0401.31220
Medical records and health information technicians41,4501.31510
Registered nurses79,9201.36,490
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment63,5601.3390
Butchers and meat cutters38,9001.29320
Tax preparers45,2301.29140
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers22,3101.282,370
Mental health and substance abuse social workers50,8701.28530
Medical transcriptionists41,0701.27120

Highest Paying Jobs in Honolulu, Hawaii Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Physicians and surgeons, all other197,350670
Anesthesiologists187,460290
Surgeons174,290250
Psychiatrists173,560150
Family and general practitioners164,180720
Pediatricians, general161,410100
Chief executives157,9901,140
Internists, general135,660300
Dentists, general134,310370
Education administrators, postsecondary109,780220
Commercial pilots106,550180
Engineering managers105,770420
General and operations managers102,3806,550
Pharmacists101,960810
Natural sciences managers101,420130
Computer and information systems managers101,370590
Education administrators, all other101,29050
Medical and health services managers99,150770
Lawyers98,3501,920
Biological science teachers, postsecondary97,240500
Construction managers95,420810
Physicists92,76060
Sales engineers92,07070
Real estate sales agents91,740430
Computer and information scientists, research91,11050
Business teachers, postsecondary91,010220
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school89,990690
Air traffic controllers89,920200
Actuaries88,39050
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers87,900560
Optometrists87,440240
Computer software engineers, systems software86,500360
Marriage and family therapists86,36030
Sales managers86,0401,400
Environmental engineers85,340170
Political science teachers, postsecondary84,94050
Financial managers84,2201,730
Mechanical engineers83,810480
Chemistry teachers, postsecondary83,22050
Human resources managers, all other82,000190
Elevator installers and repairers81,170390
Veterinarians80,910120
Industrial engineers80,55050
Engineers, all other80,440430
Electronics engineers, except computer80,440480
Registered nurses79,9206,490
Managers, all other79,1001,270
Training and development managers79,08060
Compensation and benefits managers78,810120
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers78,6901,420

Large Companies Headquartered in Honolulu

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
Hawaiian Electric Inds. 2.2
Alexander & Baldwin 1.7

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