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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Hawaii

Communications Teachers, Postsecondaries in Hawaii make a median of $40,130 a year, or about $null an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $51K 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.

$40K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$29K
Entry level (10th %)
$51K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in Hawaii?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,655/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,240/mo
Rent as % of take-home84.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$36,426/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$415/mo

About communications teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 70
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii

Bar chart showing Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $29,120, 25th percentile $39,340, median $40,130, 75th percentile $40,470, 90th percentile $50,590. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$29K25th$39KMedian$40K75th$40K90th$51K
Bar chart showing Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $29,120, 25th percentile $39,340, median $40,130, 75th percentile $40,470, 90th percentile $50,590. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level communications teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do communications teachers, postsecondaries make in Hawaii?

The median is $40,130 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,120, and experienced communications teachers, postsecondaries can clear $50,590. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in Hawaii?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,655/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,240/month, which eats 84.4% 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 communications 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 communications teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $36,426 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do communications 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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