Women in Hawaii: Pay, Representation, and Firsts
Everything the data says about women in Hawaii — pay, legislature representation, historical firsts, and how the state ranks against the rest of the US.
Where Hawaii sits
Women in Hawaii earn 84.1 cents for every dollar men earn — a gap of 15.9%. That puts Hawaii #16 out of the 51 US jurisdictions on pay equity. The women-in-legislature figure of 28.9% ranks Hawaii #32 nationally.
Notable firsts & figures
Patsy Mink (House 1965-77, 1990-2002) — first woman of color elected to US Congress. Mazie Hirono — first Asian-American woman elected to US Senate.
- First woman US Senator: 2013
- First woman governor: 2002
- Largest city: Honolulu
Professions in Hawaii
State-adjusted pay and gap figures for women in 20 common professions in Hawaii. Each page combines national BLS medians with Hawaii’s Census ACS wage environment.
Fields in Hawaii
Related national data
Frequently asked
What is the gender pay gap in Hawaii?
Women in Hawaii earn 84.1% of what men earn — a gap of 15.9%. Census ACS S2001 data.
How many women are in Hawaii’s state legislature?
28.9% of Hawaii state legislators are women — rank #32 nationally among 51 US jurisdictions (CAWP 2024).
Has Hawaii elected a woman governor?
Yes — the first woman governor of Hawaii took office in 2002.
Has Hawaii elected a woman US Senator?
Yes — the first woman US Senator from Hawaii took office in 2013.
How many women does Hawaii send to Congress?
2 women from Hawaii serve in the 119th US Congress (House + Senate, 2025-27).