Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

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

Median annual salary $41,750 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $36,200
90th percentile $59,990
Employed locally 500
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,200
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $41,750
    75th
    $48,260
    90th
    $59,990

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Clergy$60,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Hawaii / Kauai is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 7.5% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,200 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.