salary$47,720 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,970per year
Jobs in the area2,700people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Urban Honolulu?
Expensive. Rent of $2,226 a month takes 56.0% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Urban Honolulu, HI?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Urban Honolulu, HI area is $47,720 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $38,400 and $59,970.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Urban Honolulu?
Typical rent of $2,226 a month takes 56.0% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area.