Lactation Consultant Salaries in Hawaii - HI

By Allison Skoglind, allied health world contributing writer
Published: June, 18 2010

After completing proper training and education, lactation consultants in Hawaii will typically find employment in hospital maternity wards, health education centers, physicians' offices, and home health care providers that assist both new and expectant mothers through healthy breastfeeding techniques. Typically job opportunities are more abundant in larger or metropolitan cities where high populations and health care employers have greater demand for lactation consultants. However, bigger cities do not always offer greater salaries for lactation consultants. Therefore, professional willing to relocate for a position may experience higher annual salaries.

Once employed, lactation consultants in Hawaii can continue promote career longevity and exponential salary growth by continuing to show occupational dedication through continuing education activities, professional specialization, national certification, additional certifications in health care related fields, volunteerism, and involvement in professional organizations. By staying current with changing industry trends, techniques, and issues in lactation consulting, professionals have the potential to branch out to become educators, registered nurses, and independent health care providers. Currently, lactation consultants in Hawaii are earning an average annual salary of $68,000. Here are the salary averages for lactation consultants in the five largest cities in Hawaii: 

Honolulu:  $62,000/yr
Hilo:  $62,000/yr
Kailua: $62,000/yr
Kaneohe:  $62,000/yr
Waipahu:  $62,000/yr

*Salary statistics are based on findings by indeed.com