Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,240 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.62
10th percentile $48,490
90th percentile $92,830
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,490
    25th
    $57,180
    50th (median)
    $78,240
    75th
    $86,030
    90th
    $92,830

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,800
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,180
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,900
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,430
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $69,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Hawaii / Kauai is $37.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.70 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 14.9% above the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,490 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,180.