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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$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
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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 |
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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.