Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $44,940 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.61
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $60,640
Employed locally 460
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $39,550
    50th (median)
    $44,940
    75th
    $54,880
    90th
    $60,640

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 53% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Washington $49,940
    Chico, CA $48,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,990
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $47,690
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $46,760

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,350
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,920
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,070
    Healthcare Social Workers$89,020
    Clergy$72,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Kahului?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Kahului, HI is $21.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Kahului, HI is 0.4% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,550.