Food Servers Salary in Hawaii
Food Servers in Hawaii earn a median of $37,920 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in Hawaii
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,250; the top 10% earn over $68,170. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Hawaii
Similar jobs in Hawaii
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,250 median in Hawaii
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47,770 median in Hawaii
- Waiters and Waitresses$62,390 median in Hawaii
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$51,200 median in Hawaii
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$51,600 median in Hawaii
- Cooks, Fast Food$48,120 median in Hawaii
Food Servers pay in Hawaii
How much do food servers make in Hawaii?
The median is $37,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,250 and the top 10% earn over $68,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Hawaii a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.