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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$41.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,874/year ($5,323/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Healthcare Social Workers (3rd of 51), with a median about 22% above the national average. Of the 660 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $85,420 a year — though pay ranges from $51,570 for newcomers to $102,670 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $85,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 660 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $85,420 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 $63,874 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $85,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,962 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,535 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$5,049 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,874 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,323 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Hawaii?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Hawaii is $85,420 per year ($41.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,500 and $96,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $85,420, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $63,874 per year ($5,323 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 660 Healthcare Social 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.