"How long does it take to become a home health aide in Hawaii?"

"Most paths into the home health aide field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"Do home health aides need a license in Hawaii?"

"Yes. Hawaii requires state-level licensing or registration for home health aides, administered by the Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce \u0026 Consumer Affairs - HI Certified Nurse Aide Program. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

"What apprenticeships are available for home health aides in Hawaii?"

"In Hawaii, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Hawaii Workforce Development Division - Apprenticeships, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Home Health Aide in Hawaii

Q: "How much do home health aides earn in Hawaii?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), home health aides in Hawaii earned a median annual wage of approximately $38,110. Employment concentration in Hawaii is roughly 0.35 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for home health aides in Hawaii?"

"Hawaii currently employs approximately 6,150 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 17.0% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Hawaii home health and personal care aides earn a median annual wage of $38,110 ($18.32/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 6,150 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 6.5% above the national median of $35,800 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $38,110 ($18.32/hr)
25th percentile: $35,730 per year
75th percentile: $43,580 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $45,720 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $31,200 per year
Workers employed in Hawaii: 6,150
Versus national median: 6.5% above the U.S. median of $35,800
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.35 - this occupation is less concentrated in Hawaii than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Hawaii employs approximately 6,150 home health aides according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $38,110 ¹. Nationally, home health aide employment is projected to grow 17.0% from 2024 to 2034, with about 765,800 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a home health aide in Hawaii, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Home Health Aide in Hawaii

How do I become a home health aide in Hawaii? Hawaii requires credentials such as Nurse Aide. The licensing authority is the Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - HI Certified Nurse Aide Program ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

Do I need a license in Hawaii? Yes. Hawaii has licensing or registration requirements for home health aides. The Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - HI Certified Nurse Aide Program oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do home health aides earn in Hawaii? The median annual wage for home health aides in Hawaii is $38,110 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $31,200 and experienced professionals can earn $45,720 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - HI Certified Nurse Aide Program
Median wage (Hawaii): $38,110 per year ¹
Exam requirement: Third-party exam required

Home Health Aide License Requirements in Hawaii

The Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - HI Certified Nurse Aide Program oversees home health aide licensing in Hawaii ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
Nurse Aide	DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: A Nurse Aide provides basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens.

Additional Requirements

Background check: No criminal record prohibitions
Exam: Third-party exam required
Experience: Work experience required

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Home Health Aide Wages by Metro Area in Hawaii

Home Health and Personal Care Aides Wages by Metro Area in Hawaii

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), home health and personal care aides wages in Hawaii vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Urban Honolulu	4,400	$37,770	$38,760	$31,070	$45,630
Kahului-Wailuku	580	$39,780	$41,430	$33,640	$48,140

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Home health aides in Hawaii

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest home health aide employment within Hawaii according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Urban Honolulu	4,400	$37,770
Kahului-Wailuku	580	$39,780

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for home health aides in Hawaii? Hawaii currently employs approximately 6,150 home health aides ¹. Nationally, home health aide employment is projected to grow 17.0% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a home health aide in Hawaii with an out-of-state license? Contact the Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - HI Certified Nurse Aide Program for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Hawaii? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Hawaii.

How much do home health aides earn in Hawaii compared to the national average? The median annual wage for home health aides in Hawaii is $38,110, which is $3,210 above the national median of $34,900 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - HI Certified Nurse Aide Program - Licensing Information: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/nurse/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)