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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Hawaii

In Hawaii, elementary school teachers, except special educations earn $60,420 at the median. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$60K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $60K get you in Hawaii?

Take-home$3,877/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,642/mo
Rent burden68.1% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$60,420/yr
After rent$1,235/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii

Bar chart showing Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $46,450, 25th percentile $49,460, median $60,420, 75th percentile $63,810, 90th percentile $77,900. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$49KMedian$60K75th$64K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $46,450, 25th percentile $49,460, median $60,420, 75th percentile $63,810, 90th percentile $77,900. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level elementary school teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K.Top earners bring in $78K or more - a $31K spread from bottom to top.

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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$99K+59%30,790
California$98K+58%141,650
District of Columbia$95K+52%3,540
Rhode Island$87K+39%4,080
Massachusetts$83K+34%32,100
New York$82K+32%103,920
Connecticut$79K+26%16,260
New Jersey$77K+24%42,360
Alaska$76K+22%3,380
Oregon$76K+22%13,760
Maryland$75K+20%32,330
Pennsylvania$74K+19%47,220
Delaware$66K+6%2,540
New Mexico$66K+5%7,480
Ohio$65K+5%50,110

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Frequently asked questions

How much do elementary school teachers, except special educations make in Hawaii?

The median is $60,420 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,450, and experienced elementary school teachers, except special educations can clear $77,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $60K enough to live in Hawaii?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,877/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,642/month (median of metro areas), which eats 68.1% 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 elementary school teachers, except special education 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 elementary school teachers, except special education salary is worth about $60,420 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do elementary school teachers, except special educations 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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