How much does a childcare worker make in Hawaii?
$37,030a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Hawaii. That is $17.80 an hour or $3,086 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.80
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,850Median: $37,030Highest 10%: $47,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,850 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $32,050 | $15.41 | |
| Median | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 75th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| 90th | $47,270 | $22.73 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kahului, HI | $36,940 |
| Honolulu, HI | $36,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 7. Vermont | $38,030 |
| 8. New York | $37,590 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $37,080 |
| 10. Hawaii | $37,030 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 12. Connecticut | $36,660 |
| 13. New Jersey | $36,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $17.80 ($37,030 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Hawaii than the national average?
Yes: $37,030 against $34,980 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Hawaii rank for childcare worker pay?
Hawaii ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays childcare workers the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $36,940 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.