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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Hawaii

Licensed Practical Nurses in Hawaii earn a median of $71,140 a year, or $34.20 an hour. That ranks Hawaii #17 of 51 states and is $6,740 more than the national median.

Median / year
$71,140
Median / hour
$34.20
Employed
840
National rank
#17of 51

Pay range in Hawaii

10th percentile$59,620
25th percentile$62,460
Median percentile$71,140
75th percentile$75,250
90th percentile$88,340

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Hawaii metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Kahului-Wailuku, HI$72,650110
Urban Honolulu, HI$71,840520

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Hawaii?

The median annual wage is $71,140 ($34.20 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $6,740 above the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Hawaii?

The lowest-paid 10% of Hawaii LPNs earned $59,620 or less ($28.66/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Hawaii?

Kahului-Wailuku, HI has the highest metro median at $72,650.

How many LPNs work in Hawaii?

About 840 LPNs were employed in Hawaii in May 2025.