Child, Family, and School Social Workers, Urban Honolulu

$68,270

Local median annual wage in Urban Honolulu, HI. Middle half of earners roughly $58,290 to $79,870.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+14.6%
US median
$59,550
Cost of living (111) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
111
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$58,290 to $79,870
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
820
Job code
21-1021

Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Urban Honolulu pay a median $68,270 (May 2025), 14.6% above the US median of $59,550. At local prices (index 111), that median buys about what $61,505 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$68,270 in Urban Honolulu buys about what $61,505 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 111, 2024). Housing & rent index is 135.5 vs overall 111 (US average = 100, 2024).

Child, Family, and School Social Workers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Urban Honolulu $68,270 $58,290 to $79,870 111
Seattle $75,280 $60,800 to $88,090 111.1
San Francisco $72,020 $58,760 to $102,660 115.6
Tulsa $43,950 $40,250 to $52,210 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Urban Honolulu?
The median annual wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Urban Honolulu, HI is $68,270 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Urban Honolulu pay compare to the US median for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
Local median pay is 14.6% above the national median of $59,550.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Urban Honolulu is 111 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $68,270 has about the same buying power as $61,505 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.