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Nursing Assistant Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$21.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,587/year ($3,049/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $52,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,050 Nursing Assistant jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $45,350 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 $36,587 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $45,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,262 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,469 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,032 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,587 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,049 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Hawaii?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Hawaii is $45,350 per year ($21.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,060 and $50,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $45,350, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $36,587 per year ($3,049 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 5,050 Nursing Assistant 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.