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The 10 Lowest Paying Jobs in Hawaii for 2026
Reflecting on my high school days, I fondly remember my first job at the local movie theater, where I earned minimum wage alongside free popcorn and movie tickets. Back then, making $5.86 an hour felt sufficient, but today, that amount seems impossible to live on in Hawaii.
Curious about the current job market, I wondered: who earns the least in Hawaii today?
Building on our previous research about the highest paying jobs in Hawaii, we utilized data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile a list of the lowest paying jobs.
Our findings indicate that Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers rank as the lowest earners in Hawaii.
Here’s a concise overview of the 10 lowest paying jobs in Hawaii for 2026:
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
- Telemarketers
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
- Childcare Workers
- Cashiers
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers
For comprehensive insights on the earnings associated with these low-paying jobs, continue reading or explore other resources about Hawaii’s job market:
- These Are The 10 Best Jobs In Hawaii For Recent College Grads
- These Are The 10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Hawaii
- These Are The 100 Highest Paying Jobs In Hawaii
How We Determined the Lowest Paid Jobs in Hawaii
We analyzed the Bureau of Labor Statistics data set for all job classifications in Hawaii to pinpoint those that earn the least. This information is updated annually as new data becomes available, with the latest statistics as of May 2023.
For further reading, check out:
Detailed List of the Lowest Paying Jobs in Hawaii
| Rank | Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, And Ticket Takers | $23,880 |
| 2 | Combined Food Preparation And Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | $24,820 |
| 3 | Pressers, Textile, Garment, And Related Materials | $24,940 |
| 4 | Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, And Samplers, Recordkeeping | $25,030 |
| 5 | Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, And Coffee Shop | $25,060 |
| 6 | Telemarketers | $25,620 |
| 7 | Personal Care And Service Workers, All Other | $25,990 |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $26,090 |
| 9 | Cashiers | $26,100 |
| 10 | Slaughterers And Meat Packers | $26,150 |
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
