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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Hawaii

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondaries in Hawaii make a median of $54,990 a year, or about $26.44 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Hawaii. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$55K
Median annual
$26.44/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $55K get you in Hawaii?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,551/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,240/mo
Rent as % of take-home63.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,914/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,311/mo

About career/technical education teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 60
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii

Bar chart showing Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $34,600, 25th percentile $45,790, median $54,990, 75th percentile $62,800, 90th percentile $77,830. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$46KMedian$55K75th$63K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $34,600, 25th percentile $45,790, median $54,990, 75th percentile $62,800, 90th percentile $77,830. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level career/technical education teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondaries make in Hawaii?

The median is $54,990 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,600, and experienced career/technical education teachers, postsecondaries can clear $77,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $55K enough to live in Hawaii?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,551/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,240/month, which eats 63.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary go in Hawaii?

Hawaii has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $49,914 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do career/technical education teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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