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Teacher salary in Hawaii

Teachers in Hawaii earn a median $71,410 a year across all employers.

$71,410
median pay in HI, all employers
6,040
workers in HI (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Hawaii, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Hawaii, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureHI
Workers6,040
10th percentile$55,210
Median$71,410
90th percentile$95,120
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Hawaii

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Hawaii ERS Hybrid Plan (membership date after June 30, 2012)
Hybrid Plan, membership after June 30, 2012
1.75%age 65 with 10 years8%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Hawaii pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Hawaii

1 school districts in Hawaii, largest Hawaii Department of Education.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Hawaii

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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