Childcare Worker Salary in Hawaii
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Hawaii
$37,030
$17.80 an hour
10th percentile
$30,850
90th percentile
$47,270
Jobs (wage & salary)
1,870
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Hawaii was $37,030 in May 2025, $2,050 (6%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $32,050 (25th percentile) and $42,950 (75th percentile).
Hawaii ranks 10 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,850 | $14.83 |
| 25th | $32,050 | $15.41 |
| 50th (median) | $37,030 | $17.80 |
| 75th | $42,950 | $20.65 |
| 90th | $47,270 | $22.73 |
| Mean (average) | $38,210 | $18.37 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Hawaii, BLS OEWS May 2025.