2023 Salary Report for Social Workers in Hawaii

Salary Report for Hawaii Social Workers

Hawaii Rankings

Compare Hawaii to U.S.

Hawaii Social Workers earn an average of $61,790 which is 12% more than the national average salary of $54,880.

Type	Hawaii	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$29.71	$26.39	12.58%
Average Annual Salary	$61,790	$54,880	12.59%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Hawaii, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,660 and $76,410 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,610, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $43,620, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	133	Under $43,620
15%	2 – 4 years	200	$43,620 – $47,660
25%	5 – 9 years	332	$47,660 – $60,250
25%	10 – 14 years	332	$60,250 – $76,410
15%	15 – 20 years	200	$60,250 – $78,610
10%	20+ years	133	Above $78,610

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Hawaii psychologists earn about $55,175 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.

Cost-of-living in Hawaii is 12% higher than the national average, which means Hawaii residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $61,790, Hawaii Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($113,040), Psychology Teachers ($92,990), Forensic Psychologists ($92,060), Health Care Social Workers ($73,960), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,440).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,410).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$113,040
Psychology Teachers	$92,990
Forensic Psychologists	$92,060
Health Care Social Workers	$73,960
Marriage and Family Therapists	$62,440
Social Workers	$61,790
Substance Abuse Counselors	$61,410

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Hawaii the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (1,840), Substance Abuse Counselors (1,250) and Health Care Social Workers (720).

The three professions in Hawaii needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (25%), Marriage and Family Therapists (20%) and Psychology Teachers (18.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	1,680	1,840	9.5%	180
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,000	1,250	25%	130
Health Care Social Workers	650	720	10.8%	70
Forensic Psychologists	500	510	2%	40
Marriage and Family Therapists	200	240	20%	20
Psychology Teachers	110	130	18.2%	10

Salaries Ranked by Hawaii Cities

The average salary for Social Workers in Hawaii is $61,790. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Urban Honolulu ($62,470), Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina ($61,240) and Hawaii / Kauai Nonmetropolitan Area ($60,070).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina ($56,168), Hawaii / Kauai Nonmetropolitan Area ($56,035) and Urban Honolulu ($54,904).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Urban Honolulu	$62,470	$54,904	$-7,566
Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina	$61,240	$56,168	$-5,072
Hawaii / Kauai Nonmetropolitan Area	$60,070	$56,035	$-4,035

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Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data