As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Hawaii is $70,343, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,353 weekly, or $5,862 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 $56,420 to $86,128. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,056) and 75th percentile ($78,606), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,128 per year. This $15,550 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 $56,420 HI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $63,056 HI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $70,343 HI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $78,606 HI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $86,128 HI July 01, 2026
25% $63,056 10% $56,420 90% $86,128 75% $78,606 $70,343 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 $71,380 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Kaneohe, HI Avg. Salary $71,405 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Pearl City, HI Avg. Salary $71,392 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Waipahu, HI Avg. Salary $71,361 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aiea, HI Avg. Salary $71,443 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Anahola, HI Avg. Salary $70,506 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Camp H M Smith, HI Avg. Salary $71,452 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Captain Cook, HI Avg. Salary $70,436 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Eleele, HI Avg. Salary $70,649 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fort Shafter, HI Avg. Salary $71,468 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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