Quick answer: Hawaii employs about 2,650 medical and health services managers (BLS OEWS, May 2025), and licensing runs through your state licensing board for the setting you plan to work in. Programs, the careers this degree opens, and what they pay are below.
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Most health services management roles carry no individual license. The significant exception is long-term care: nursing home administrators are licensed by state boards, with examinations administered through NAB. On the academic side, CAHME accredits graduate healthcare management programs, and undergraduate programs are covered by institutional accreditation.
Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with your state licensing board for the setting you plan to work in that the specific program you are considering satisfies the education requirement, and ask what it accepts from any training you have already completed. Get the answer in writing.
Most people reading this already have a job in the field, and the practical question is whether the credential can be earned without leaving it. Programs designed for working adults deliver the academic portion online or in the evening, while any labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience happen in person and locally. Prior college credit, military training, apprenticeship coursework and industry certifications can all shorten the path, so request a written transfer credit evaluation before you commit to any school.
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
This page lists 1 school within 44 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 1 does not have enough federal outcome data to score, and appears last rather than being hidden.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Medical and Health Services Managers in Hawaii earn a median $147,630 per year, above the national median of $123,860 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Hawaii | National | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $147,630 | $123,860 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 10th percentile | $80,020 | $73,390 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 25th percentile | $106,550 | $94,700 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 75th percentile | $173,430 | $166,100 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 90th percentile | $219,760 | $224,340 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Employment | 2,650 | 597,080 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Location quotient | 1.1 | 1.00 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Projected change (2024-34) | not published by state | 23.2% | BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34 |
The Hawaii median of $147,630 sits above the national median of $123,860 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Percentiles matter more than the midpoint when you are deciding whether a degree pays for itself: the 10th percentile is roughly where people start, and the 90th is what the top of the local market looks like after years of experience.
A location quotient of 1.1 puts Hawaii slightly above the national average, so the occupation is a little more common here than in the typical state (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | $151,180 | 2,140 |
| Kahului | $148,080 | 180 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Health administration demand follows the local hospital systems, clinic networks and long-term care operators that employ these managers.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), medical and health services managers wages in Hawaii vary by metro area.
| Metro Area | Employment | Median Annual Wage | Avg. Annual Wage | Entry Level (10th pctile) | Experienced (90th pctile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | 2,140 | $151,180 | $160,430 | $85,760 | $220,010 |
| Kahului-Wailuku | 180 | $148,080 | $146,450 | $77,400 | $198,390 |
Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
The median annual wage for medical and health services managers in Hawaii is $147,630, above the national median of $123,860 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $106,550 at the 25th percentile to $173,430 at the 75th.
Hawaii holds about 2,650 medical and health services manager jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 597,080, and BLS projects about 62,100 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34).
Most health services management roles carry no individual license. The significant exception is long-term care: nursing home administrators are licensed by state boards, with examinations administered through NAB. On the academic side, CAHME accredits graduate healthcare management programs, and undergraduate programs are covered by institutional accreditation. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with your state licensing board for the setting you plan to work in before you enroll in any program.
Often yes. Programs built for working adults deliver coursework online or in the evenings, though any required labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience are completed in person. Confirm that the program's accreditation satisfies your state licensing board for the setting you plan to work in.
Among Hawaii metro areas with published data, Urban Honolulu reports the highest median at $151,180 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
On pay, the state median of $147,630 sits above the national $123,860 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 1.1 means the occupation is more concentrated here than in the average state. Weigh that against cost of living and how concentrated the work is near where you actually want to live.
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