verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Elementary School Teacher Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$71,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
6,040
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,947 #32 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Hawaii, explained

Elementary school teachers in Hawaii earn a median of $71,410 per year (— per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $55,210, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $95,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $71,410 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $71,410 is worth about $64,947 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #32 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$55,210
$26.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,410
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,120
$45.73/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $71,410 $64,947
California $99,650 $90,002 −$28,240

Elementary School Teacher in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Hawaii?

Elementary school teachers in Hawaii earn a median of $71,410 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay elementary school teachers well?

At $71,410, Hawaii pays 12% above the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 6,040 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

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