Prevailing Wage in Hawaii
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 357 certified filings in Hawaii
$74,210Median Prevailing Wage
$110,714Avg. Actual Salary
+20%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
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According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Hawaii is $74,210 across 357 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 20% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Hawaii
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 95 | $62,629 |
| Level II | 94 | $80,746 |
| Level III | 50 | $89,440 |
| Level IV | 38 | $106,184 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Hawaii: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 33 | $76,724 | $113,988 |
| Project Engineer-Civil | 9 | $64,834 | $94,000 |
| Software Developer | 7 | $81,696 | $87,990 |
| Software Engineer | 4 | $105,575 | $135,855 |
| Market Research Analyst | 4 | $44,278 | $50,022 |
| INSTRUCTOR | 4 | $62,387 | $73,536 |
| Senior Telecoms Engineer | 3 | $121,485 | $184,039 |
| Project Engineer-Mechanical | 3 | $76,648 | $83,333 |
| Control Room Operator | 3 | $87,096 | $91,981 |
| Construction Manager | 3 | $123,191 | $151,666 |
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