SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Hawaii / Kauai
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Hawaii / Kauai, HI comes to $69,920 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,280 by 16.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Hawaii / Kauai, HI comes to $69,920 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,280 by 16.0%. Pay ranges from under $50,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,490 to $83,730.
Employment stands at 160, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $50,360. Of the 310 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 103rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,430 | −16.3% |
| 25th | $50,490 | −16.2% |
| Median (50th) | $69,920 | +16.0% |
| 75th | $83,730 | +38.9% |
| 90th | $97,040 | +61.0% |
| Mean | $67,920 | +12.7% |
Other metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $50,360 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii / Kauai run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $69,920 buys what $63,564 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,564US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,920 a year, 16.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,430 to $97,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $50,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Hawaii / Kauai, HI?
The median annual wage is $69,920, or $33.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,280, so pay in Hawaii / Kauai, HI is 16.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hawaii / Kauai, HI earns more than $97,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,430 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Urban Honolulu, at $50,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii / Kauai, HI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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