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Medical Assistant Jobs in Hawaii

$46K median salary • Top employers hiring now

Hawaii's healthcare industry employs approximately 75,000 workers across the most isolated population center on Earth. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific Health dominate the market, serving 1.4 million residents plus millions of annual tourists. The state ranks 4th nationally in health outcomes, reflecting strong public health infrastructure and active lifestyle culture. Healthcare delivery faces unique challenges—inter-island logistics, high costs, and workforce recruitment difficulties due to extreme cost of living. Native Hawaiian health disparities drive community health initiatives.

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$46K
Median Salary
7%
Job Growth
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Medical Assistant Jobs in Hawaii

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Hawaii employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

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EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

Hawaii Healthcare Industry

Understanding the HI healthcare job market:

Hawaii's healthcare industry employs approximately 75,000 workers across the most isolated population center on Earth. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific Health dominate the market, serving 1.4 million residents plus millions of annual tourists. The state ranks 4th nationally in health outcomes, reflecting strong public health infrastructure and active lifestyle culture. Healthcare delivery faces unique challenges—inter-island logistics, high costs, and workforce recruitment difficulties due to extreme cost of living. Native Hawaiian health disparities drive community health initiatives.

75,000
Healthcare Workers
26
Hospitals
#4
Health Ranking
193.3%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Hawaii

HI salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$38,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$46,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$54,000

What Affects Your Salary

Hawaii wages are 20-25% above national average but cost of living is 93% above average—the math is challenging. Kaiser union positions offer best compensation packages. Neighbor island positions often include housing assistance or relocation bonuses. Queen's and Hawaii Pacific Health compete for Honolulu talent. Japanese language skills add premium for tourist-serving facilities. Military base clinics (Tripler) offer federal benefits.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Hawaii

Hawaii's isolated healthcare market features these primary CMA employers:

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HI Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Hawaii:

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in Hawaii

Hawaii's healthcare industry employs approximately 75,000 workers across the most isolated population center on Earth. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific Health dominate the market, serving 1.4 million residents plus millions of annual tourists. The state ranks 4th nationally in health outcomes, reflecting strong public health infrastructure and active lifestyle culture. Healthcare delivery faces unique challenges—inter-island logistics, high costs, and workforce recruitment difficulties due to extreme cost of living. Native Hawaiian health disparities drive community health initiatives.

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