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Childcare Worker Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$17.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,488/year ($2,541/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,870 Childcare Worker jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Childcare Worker salary of $37,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,488 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $37,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,264 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,833 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$1,446 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,488 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,541 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Hawaii?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Hawaii is $37,030 per year ($17.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,050 and $42,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $37,030, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $30,488 per year ($2,541 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,870 Childcare Worker jobs in Hawaii in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Hawaii state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Hawaii.