Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Hawaii
The median pay for a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Hawaii is $55,760/year, per BLS data. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $57K 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.
So what does $56K get you in Hawaii?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii
Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $11K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools make in Hawaii?
The median is $55,760 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,500, and experienced special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools can clear $57,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $56K enough to live in Hawaii?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,597/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,240/month, which eats 62.3% 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 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school 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 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary is worth about $50,613 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools 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.