salary$120,870 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,010per year
Jobs in the area1,960people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Urban Honolulu?
OK. Rent of $2,226 a month takes 22.1% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Urban Honolulu, HI?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Urban Honolulu, HI area is $120,870 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $72,820 and $179,010.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Urban Honolulu?
Typical rent of $2,226 a month takes 22.1% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area.