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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Hawaii (2026)

$54,390 /year median

$26.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,192/year ($3,599/month) for a single filer

Hawaii ranks 28th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 0 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $54,390 a year — though pay ranges from $45,790 for newcomers to $90,870 at the top.

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Hawaii

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $45,790 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $47,210 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $54,390 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $77,680 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $90,870 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 0 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).

Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii

A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $54,390 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 $43,192 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.

Gross (median)$54,390
Federal income tax−$4,347
Social Security + Medicare−$4,161
Hawaii state income tax−$2,690
Take-home (annual)$43,192
Take-home (monthly)$3,599

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Hawaii?
The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Hawaii is $54,390 per year ($26.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,210 and $77,680.
What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Hawaii?
On the median salary of $54,390, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $43,192 per year ($3,599 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Hawaii?
BLS counts 0 Mental Health & Substance Abuse 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.