Childcare Workers pay in Hawaii
$38,210avg. a year
$18.37 an hour · 1,870 employed
Childcare Workers in Hawaii earn an average of $38,210 a year. That is $3,180 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $35,030. The best-paying metro area is Kahului-Wailuku, HI at $41,200.
$37,030Median pay
$18.37Average hourly
+37%Avg. pay since 2020
#9Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Hawaii metro areas
Average pay for childcare workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 2.
1200 jobs
Kahului-Wailuku, HI
$41,200
$19.81 an hour
21,410 jobs
Urban Honolulu, HI
$37,590
$18.07 an hour
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Childcare Workers pay in Hawaii, charted
Pay over time
Hawaii, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Hawaii childcare workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Hawaii vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35,030 | $16.84 |
| Hawaii | $38,210 | $18.37 |
| California | $42,790 | $20.57 |
Related jobs in Hawaii
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$42,230
- Recreation Workers$41,170
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54,980
- Residential Advisors$40,360
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$38,490
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45,920
Average pay, Hawaii, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do childcare workers make in Hawaii?
The average is $38,210 a year, and the median is $37,030. That is $3,180 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $35,030.
What is the hourly wage in Hawaii?
$18.37 an hour on average; the median is $17.80.
Where in Hawaii do they earn the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI ($41,200), followed by Urban Honolulu, HI ($37,590). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Urban Honolulu, HI ($37,590).
How does Hawaii rank?
Hawaii ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 39-9011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national childcare workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.