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

High School Teacher Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$74,310/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
5,590
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,585 #33 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Hawaii, explained

High school teachers in Hawaii earn a median of $74,310 per year (— per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $56,040, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $98,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $74,310 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $74,310 is worth about $67,585 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #33 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,040
$26.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,310
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,360
$47.29/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $74,310 $67,585
California $101,370 $91,555 −$27,060

High School Teacher in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Hawaii?

High school teachers in Hawaii earn a median of $74,310 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay high school teachers well?

At $74,310, Hawaii pays 3% above the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 5,590 work in the state.

High School Teacher salary in other states

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