Human Resources Associate Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Human Resources Associate make in Hawaii?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Resources Associate in Hawaii is $55,489 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Human Resources Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,166
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,801 to $63,694
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,622

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Human Resources Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,694	$5,308	$1,225	$31
Average	$55,489	$4,624	$1,067	$27
25th Percentile	$49,801	$4,150	$958	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Human Resources Associate Salaries

A Human Resources Associate'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 Human Resources Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Resources Associate'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): $46,182
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,885
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,573
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,827
Expert (over 8 years): $129,523

Levels	Salary
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate	$46,182
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate	$54,885
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate	$63,573
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate	$110,827
Human Res... Level Human Resources Associate	$129,523

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How Do Human Resources Associate 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 Human Resources Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,780.
California: $58,557.
Massachusetts: $57,777.

District of Columbia $58,780 California $58,557 Massachusetts $57,777 Washington $57,564 New Jersey $57,543 Alaska $57,469 Connecticut $56,736 New York $56,439

Hawaii $55,489 Rhode Island $55,043 Maryland $54,740 Minnesota $54,326 Colorado $54,167 Illinois $54,114 Oregon $53,912 Delaware $53,763

New Hampshire $53,670 Virginia $53,461 Pennsylvania $52,850 Nevada $52,542 North Dakota $52,441 Michigan $52,282 Wisconsin $52,224 Vermont $52,107

Texas $51,783 Maine $51,762 Arizona $51,730 Ohio $51,693 Georgia $51,204 Indiana $50,960 Wyoming $50,912 Utah $50,838

Iowa $50,806 Kansas $50,551 Louisiana $50,477 North Carolina $50,450 Missouri $50,440 Florida $50,233 Montana $50,121 Nebraska $50,015

Kentucky $49,957 South Carolina $49,744 Tennessee $49,612 Idaho $49,558 New Mexico $49,171 Oklahoma $49,086 Alabama $48,773 South Dakota $48,247

Arkansas $47,961 West Virginia $47,807 Mississippi $47,345

Top Paying Cities for Human Resources Associates

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: $55,207
Anahola: $54,836
Captain Cook: $54,836

Aiea, HI $55,207 Anahola, HI $54,836 Captain Cook, HI $54,836 Eleele, HI $54,836 Ewa Beach, HI $55,207 Kapolei, HI $55,085 Haiku, HI $54,836 Hakalau, HI $54,836

Haleiwa, HI $54,836 Hana, HI $54,836 Hanalei, HI $54,836 Hanamaulu, HI $54,836 Hanapepe, HI $54,836 Hauula, HI $54,958 Hawaii National Park, HI $54,836 Hawi, HI $54,836

Hilo, HI $54,836 Princeville, HI $54,836 Holualoa, HI $54,836 Honaunau, HI $54,836 Honokaa, HI $54,836 Honomu, HI $54,836 Hoolehua, HI $54,836 Kaaawa, HI $55,058

Kahuku, HI $54,836 Kahului, HI $54,836 Kailua, HI $55,207 Ocean View, HI $54,836 Waikoloa, HI $54,836 Keauhou, HI $54,836 Kailua Kona, HI $54,836 Kalaheo, HI $54,836

Kalaupapa, HI $54,836 Kamuela, HI $54,836 Kaneohe, HI $55,207 Kapaa, HI $54,836 Kaumakani, HI $54,836 Kaunakakai, HI $54,836 Keaau, HI $54,836 Kealakekua, HI $54,836

Kealia, HI $54,836 Kekaha, HI $54,836 Kihei, HI $54,836 Kilauea, HI $54,836 Kapaau, HI $54,836 Koloa, HI $54,836 Kualapuu, HI $54,836 Kunia, HI $55,032

Kurtistown, HI $54,836 Lahaina, HI $54,836 Laie, HI $54,883 Lanai City, HI $54,836 Laupahoehoe, HI $54,836 Lawai, HI $54,836 Lihue, HI $54,836 Makawao, HI $54,836

Makaweli, HI $54,836 Maunaloa, HI $54,836 Mountain View, HI $54,836 Naalehu, HI $54,836 Ninole, HI $54,836 Ookala, HI $54,836 Paauilo, HI $54,836 Pahala, HI $54,836

Pahoa, HI $54,836 Paia, HI $54,836 Papaaloa, HI $54,836 Papaikou, HI $54,836 Pearl City, HI $55,207 Pepeekeo, HI $54,836 Puunene, HI $54,836 Volcano, HI $54,836

Wahiawa, HI $55,032 Pukalani, HI $54,836 Mililani, HI $55,106 Kula, HI $54,836 Waialua, HI $54,836 Waianae, HI $54,883 Wailuku, HI $54,836 Waimanalo, HI $55,207

Waimea, HI $54,836 Waipahu, HI $55,181 Honolulu, HI $55,207 J B P H H, HI $55,207 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $55,058 Schofield Barracks, HI $55,011 Fort Shafter, HI $55,207 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $55,207

Camp H M Smith, HI $55,207 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $55,181 Wake Island, HI $55,207

Human Resources Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Resources Associate'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 January 01, 2026

$49,801

Average $55,489/year

$63,694

$4,150

Average $4,624/month

$5,308

$958

Average $1,067/week

$1,225

$24

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,694	$5,308	$1,225	$31
Average	$55,489	$4,624	$1,067	$27
25th Percentile	$49,801	$4,150	$958	$24

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