Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Hawaii | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $45,350 | $41,878 | +8% |
| Median hourly wage | $21.80 | $20.13 | +8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $41,227.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Hawaii is $45,350, or about $21.80 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Hawaii is +8% above the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Hawaii typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,050 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $45,350, Hawaii offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.