Travel Nurse Pay in Honolulu, Hawaii: 2026 Cost of Living & GSA Rates
Economic analysis: GSA housing caps, average rent, and profitability verdict for travel nurses in Honolulu.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Pay and rent figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
Economics Verdict
GSA does not publish a per diem rate for Honolulu — Alaska and Hawaii per diem is set by the Department of Defense (DTMO), not GSA. We can't compute a housing-cap-vs-rent verdict without a sourced rate; check your assignment's actual DTMO per diem instead.
How the numbers here are checked
Tax figures are computed from published IRS and SSA sources and per diem from GSA, each carrying a citation and a retrieval date; our build fails if any loses one. Pay, rent and cost-of-living figures are our own editorial estimates. This page has not been reviewed by a licensed professional — see our methodology, and consult a CPA about your own situation.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment — you file one resident return in your home state.
State income tax not included
We do not yet have a sourced bracket schedule for this state, so we are not estimating its income tax. A wrong state figure is worse than none. Federal and FICA figures above are complete and sourced; your true net pay will be lower than gross by more than the amounts shown, so the take-home figures on this page are labelled "before state tax" rather than presented as final net pay.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$96.89
Based on 36 hours in HI.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,488
Taxable Weekly Income
$2,088
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$449
Federal + FICA only; state income tax not included
Net Before State Tax
$3,039
After federal + FICA; your state tax will lower this
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$39,503
Net before state tax
26-Week Assignment
$79,007
Net before state tax
Annual (52 weeks)
$158,013
Net before state tax
Take Home vs Taxes
Before state tax
$3,039
per week
Federal + FICA
$449
per week
Total Gross: $3,488 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,000
≈ $4,330/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Honolulu
$2,100
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$2,230
Your stipend covers rent with $2,230 left over each month.
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Travel Nurse Pay in Honolulu
Average Hourly Rate
$58/hr
Average Weekly Pay
$2,320
GSA Per Diem
Not published by GSA for Honolulu — set by DoD DTMO instead
Cost of Living in Honolulu
Cost of Living Index
193.3 (Above National Average)
Studio
$1800/mo
1 Bedroom
$2100/mo
2 Bedroom
$2800/mo
Top Hospitals in Honolulu
- 🏥 Queen's Medical Center
- 🏥 Straub Medical Center
- 🏥 Kaiser Permanente
Specialty Pay in Honolulu
Estimated hourly rates for the specialties most in demand here. Click any specialty for certifications, demand and national pay detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do travel nurses make in Honolulu, Hawaii?
Travel nurses in Honolulu typically earn between $53 and $68 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $58/hr. GSA does not publish a per diem rate for Honolulu — Alaska and Hawaii per diem is set by the Department of Defense (DTMO), not GSA — so we can't add a stipend estimate to that figure here.
What are the GSA rates for Honolulu, Hawaii?
GSA does not publish a per diem rate for Honolulu. Alaska and Hawaii per diem is set by the Department of Defense (DTMO), not GSA — check your assignment's actual DTMO per diem rate rather than a GSA lookup. For official GSA rates elsewhere, visit [GSA.gov](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates).
What is the cost of living in Honolulu?
The cost of living index in Honolulu is 193.3, which is above the national average. Average rent ranges from $1800 for a studio to $2800 for a two-bedroom apartment.
What hospitals hire travel nurses in Honolulu?
Top hospitals in Honolulu that frequently hire travel nurses include Queen's Medical Center, Straub Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, and others. These facilities offer competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions for travel nurses.
What specialties are in demand in Honolulu?
The most in-demand specialties for travel nurses in Honolulu include ICU, ER, OR. These specialties typically offer higher pay rates and more contract opportunities.