Electrical Engineer Salary in Hawaii: $116K Median

The average Electrical Engineer salary in Hawaii is $116,067 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $78,750 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $183,750 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Electrical Engineers in Hawaii earn approximately 5% more than the US national median ($110,540 nationally vs $116,067 in Hawaii). Hawaii's cost-of-living index of 190 partially offsets the higher salary.

Yes — Electrical Engineer salaries in Hawaii grew approximately 470.0% year-over-year, from $20,363 in 2025 to $116,067 in 2026. This reflects the broader Engineering sector's wage growth, driven by Power electronics for EV and Semiconductors demand.

Hawaii has no major metros in our database — fallback to the closest tracked city for detailed breakdowns.

Strong 9% growth driven by EV, renewable energy, semiconductors, and AI hardware demand. Hawaii's top industries include Tourism, Military/Defense, Agriculture, and the state's unemployment rate is 2.9% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Hawaii has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $116,067, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Power electronics for EV, Semiconductors, IoT, AI hardware, Renewable energy systems. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Hawaii employers.

With my PE license and direct experience on [comparable project], market for this role is $X. I'd like base at that level plus a relocation package and project-completion bonus. Beyond base, negotiate: PE license exam fees, study materials, review courses, Relocation package and temporary housing, Project-completion or milestone bonuses, Per-diem for site travel and field work. Walk-away anchor for Hawaii: $103,631.