How much does a social worker make in Honolulu?
$117,200a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $56.34 an hour or $9,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.34
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,080Median: $117,200Highest 10%: $133,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,080 | $38.98 | |
| 25th | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| Median | $117,200 | $56.34 | |
| 75th | $130,000 | $62.51 | |
| 90th | $133,700 | $64.30 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $142,000 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $86,970 |
| Child | $68,270 |
| Health Education Specialist | $63,740 |
| Educational | $61,030 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $61,000 |
| Clergy | $60,540 |
| Substance Abuse | $58,500 |
| Community Health Worker | $56,460 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $50,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $56.34 ($117,200 a year).
Do social workers make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $117,200 against $71,900 nationally, 63% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $116,100, so Honolulu pays 1% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for social worker pay?
4 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,700 or more.
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.