As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Hawaii is $70,329, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,352 weekly, or $5,861 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Hawaii vary widely, spanning from $56,412 to $86,101. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,044) and 75th percentile ($78,585), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,101 per year. This $15,541 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Hawaii Correctional Nurse often earn 4.5% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Hawaii currently ranks 9 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $56,412 HI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $63,044 HI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $70,329 HI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $78,585 HI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $86,101 HI September 01, 2026
25% $63,044 10% $56,412 90% $86,101 75% $78,585 $70,329 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Ewa Beach, HI Avg. Salary $71,737 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Kaneohe, HI Avg. Salary $71,762 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Pearl City, HI Avg. Salary $71,748 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Waipahu, HI Avg. Salary $71,717 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aiea, HI Avg. Salary $71,800 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anahola, HI Avg. Salary $70,859 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Camp H M Smith, HI Avg. Salary $71,809 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Captain Cook, HI Avg. Salary $70,788 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Eleele, HI Avg. Salary $71,003 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Fort Shafter, HI Avg. Salary $71,825 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

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    Bachelor's Degree

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