Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $42,730 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.55
10th percentile $35,960
90th percentile $54,460
Employed locally 1,670
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,960
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $42,730
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $54,460

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 41% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 59% 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 Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,720
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,090
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,470
    Healthcare Social Workers$87,040
    Clergy$64,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Urban Honolulu, HI is $20.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 5.3% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,960 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.