verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$45,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.80/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
5,050
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,246 #35 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Hawaii, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Hawaii earn a median of $45,350 per year ($21.80 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $36,000, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $52,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $45,350 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $45,350 is worth about $41,246 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #35 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,000
$17.31/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,350
$21.80/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$52,660
$25.32/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $45,350 $41,246
California $47,630 $43,018 −$2,280

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Hawaii?

Certified nursing assistants in Hawaii earn a median of $45,350 per year ($21.80 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $45,350, Hawaii pays 7% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 5,050 work in the state.

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