Nursing Assistant salary in Hawaii
What nursing assistants earn in Hawaii and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,350$21.80 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$40,060 – $50,440Top 10%: $52,660+
Jobs5,0500.86× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Hawaii cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $45,260 | $21.76 | 3,770 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $45,360 | $21.81 | 960 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $47,630 | $22.90 | 330 |
Hospitals and jobs in Hawaii
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Illinois · $45,960 North Dakota · $45,820 Nevada · $45,490 Wisconsin · $45,130 Connecticut · $44,790 Arizona · $44,780
Other healthcare salaries in Hawaii
Registered Nurses · $136,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,110 Medical Assistants · $48,410 Psychiatric Technicians · $55,150 Dental Assistants · $44,720 Physicians, All Other · $339,290 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,760 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $48,620 Massage Therapists · $81,280 Pharmacists · $163,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $66,020 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $59,900
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Hawaii?
Nursing Assistants in Hawaii earned a median of $45,350 a year ($21.80 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $40,060 to $50,440.
Where in Hawaii do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Hawaii, pay was highest in Kahului-Wailuku, HI at $47,630.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.