As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Hawaii is $98,941, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,903 weekly, or $8,245 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Hawaii vary widely, spanning from $82,783 to $109,612. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,483) and 75th percentile ($104,527), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,612 per year. This $14,044 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Hawaii Forensic Engineer often earn 4.5% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Hawaii currently ranks 9 nationwide for Forensic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $82,783 HI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $90,483 HI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $98,941 HI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $104,527 HI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $109,612 HI August 01, 2026
25% $90,483 10% $82,783 90% $109,612 75% $104,527 $98,941 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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Location Ewa Beach, HI Avg. Salary $107,627 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Kaneohe, HI Avg. Salary $107,665 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Pearl City, HI Avg. Salary $107,645 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Waipahu, HI Avg. Salary $107,598 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aiea, HI Avg. Salary $107,722 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anahola, HI Avg. Salary $106,310 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Camp H M Smith, HI Avg. Salary $107,736 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Captain Cook, HI Avg. Salary $106,203 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Eleele, HI Avg. Salary $106,526 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fort Shafter, HI Avg. Salary $107,760 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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