Database Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Database Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineer in Hawaii is $78,923 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Database Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,764
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,723 to $87,215
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,347

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Database Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,215	$7,268	$1,677	$42
Average	$78,923	$6,577	$1,518	$38
25th Percentile	$69,723	$5,810	$1,341	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineer Salaries

A Database Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Database Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,313
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,819
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,792
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,889
Expert (over 8 years): $172,532

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$78,313
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$105,819
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$128,792
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$147,889
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$172,532

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How Do Database Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Database Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,604.
California: $83,287.
Massachusetts: $82,177.

District of Columbia $83,604 California $83,287 Massachusetts $82,177 Washington $81,875 New Jersey $81,845 Alaska $81,739 Connecticut $80,697 New York $80,274

Hawaii $78,923 Rhode Island $78,288 Maryland $77,858 Minnesota $77,269 Colorado $77,042 Illinois $76,967 Oregon $76,680 Delaware $76,469

New Hampshire $76,336 Virginia $76,038 Pennsylvania $75,170 Nevada $74,732 North Dakota $74,588 Michigan $74,362 Wisconsin $74,279 Vermont $74,113

Texas $73,652 Maine $73,622 Arizona $73,577 Ohio $73,524 Georgia $72,829 Indiana $72,482 Wyoming $72,414 Utah $72,308

Iowa $72,263 Kansas $71,900 Louisiana $71,795 North Carolina $71,757 Missouri $71,742 Florida $71,447 Montana $71,289 Nebraska $71,138

Kentucky $71,055 South Carolina $70,752 Tennessee $70,564 Idaho $70,488 New Mexico $69,937 Oklahoma $69,816 Alabama $69,371 South Dakota $68,623

Arkansas $68,215 West Virginia $67,996 Mississippi $67,339

Top Paying Cities for Database Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $78,495
Anahola: $77,466
Captain Cook: $77,388

Aiea, HI $78,495 Anahola, HI $77,466 Captain Cook, HI $77,388 Eleele, HI $77,623 Ewa Beach, HI $78,426 Kapolei, HI $78,363 Haiku, HI $77,523 Hakalau, HI $77,350

Haleiwa, HI $78,212 Hana, HI $77,338 Hanalei, HI $77,365 Hanamaulu, HI $77,522 Hanapepe, HI $77,619 Hauula, HI $78,331 Hawaii National Park, HI $77,440 Hawi, HI $77,568

Hilo, HI $77,514 Princeville, HI $77,506 Holualoa, HI $77,419 Honaunau, HI $77,286 Honokaa, HI $77,385 Honomu, HI $77,507 Hoolehua, HI $77,286 Kaaawa, HI $78,357

Kahuku, HI $78,189 Kahului, HI $77,702 Kailua, HI $78,470 Ocean View, HI $77,483 Waikoloa, HI $77,476 Keauhou, HI $77,419 Kailua Kona, HI $77,513 Kalaheo, HI $77,530

Kalaupapa, HI $77,215 Kamuela, HI $77,425 Kaneohe, HI $78,454 Kapaa, HI $77,615 Kaumakani, HI $77,656 Kaunakakai, HI $77,378 Keaau, HI $77,567 Kealakekua, HI $77,526

Kealia, HI $77,553 Kekaha, HI $77,474 Kihei, HI $77,623 Kilauea, HI $77,508 Kapaau, HI $77,449 Koloa, HI $77,542 Kualapuu, HI $77,355 Kunia, HI $78,338

Kurtistown, HI $77,528 Lahaina, HI $77,543 Laie, HI $78,258 Lanai City, HI $77,355 Laupahoehoe, HI $77,550 Lawai, HI $77,656 Lihue, HI $77,522 Makawao, HI $77,583

Makaweli, HI $77,351 Maunaloa, HI $77,169 Mountain View, HI $77,487 Naalehu, HI $77,331 Ninole, HI $77,279 Ookala, HI $77,304 Paauilo, HI $77,398 Pahala, HI $77,352

Pahoa, HI $77,455 Paia, HI $77,547 Papaaloa, HI $77,560 Papaikou, HI $77,400 Pearl City, HI $78,439 Pepeekeo, HI $77,550 Puunene, HI $77,702 Volcano, HI $77,440

Wahiawa, HI $78,304 Pukalani, HI $77,583 Mililani, HI $78,399 Kula, HI $77,423 Waialua, HI $78,170 Waianae, HI $78,242 Wailuku, HI $77,582 Waimanalo, HI $78,455

Waimea, HI $77,650 Waipahu, HI $78,405 Honolulu, HI $78,522 J B P H H, HI $78,509 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $78,346 Schofield Barracks, HI $78,324 Fort Shafter, HI $78,522 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $78,522

Camp H M Smith, HI $78,505 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $78,429 Wake Island, HI $78,522

Database Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$69,723

Average $78,923/year

$87,215

$5,810

Average $6,577/month

$7,268

$1,341

Average $1,518/week

$1,677

$34

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,215	$7,268	$1,677	$42
Average	$78,923	$6,577	$1,518	$38
25th Percentile	$69,723	$5,810	$1,341	$34

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