Hawaii ranks 14th of 51 states and D.C. for nursing assistants pay, trailing top-paying Oregon ($48,390) by $3,560 — a 8% gap.
Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile
Full Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry-level) | $35,600 | $17.12 |
| 25th percentile | $39,700 | $19.09 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $44,830 | $21.55 |
| 75th percentile | $51,110 | $24.57 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $53,150 | $25.55 |
| Mean (average) | $45,480 | $21.87 |
How Hawaii Compares
| State | Median Annual | vs. Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (current) | $44,830 | n/a |
| Oregon | $48,390 | +8% |
| Washington | $48,260 | +8% |
| New York | $47,390 | +6% |
| District of Columbia | $46,860 | +5% |
| California | $46,420 | +4% |
| New Hampshire | $46,050 | +3% |
| Alaska | $45,840 | +2% |
| Maine | $45,640 | +2% |
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Related Occupations in Hawaii
| Occupation | Median Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $44,800 | 7,070 |
| Dental Assistants | $44,870 | 1,610 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $44,780 | 1,370 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $44,750 | 1,170 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $44,710 | 12,190 |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $44,700 | 190 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Nursing Assistants salary in Hawaii?
The mean nursing assistants salary in Hawaii is $45,480 per year. The median (middle) salary is $44,830 per year.
What is the starting salary for a Nursing Assistants in Hawaii?
Entry-level nursing assistantss (10th percentile) in Hawaii typically earn around $35,600 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $39,700 per year.
What is the highest Nursing Assistants salary in Hawaii?
Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Hawaii make approximately $53,150 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $51,110 per year.
How does the Hawaii Nursing Assistants salary compare to the national average?
The median nursing assistants salary in Hawaii is $44,830, which is +13% above national average of $39,530.
Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.