Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Hawaii | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $69,230 | $71,125 | -3% |
| Median hourly wage | $33.28 | $34.19 | -3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $62,936.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Middle School Teacher in Hawaii is $69,230, or about $33.28 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Middle School Teachers is $71,125. Hawaii is -3% below the national median.
Entry-level middle school teachers in Hawaii typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,480 middle school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $69,230, Hawaii offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, middle school teachers rank 236 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 56% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary at $133,340, Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary at $129,530, Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary at $101,010 — all figures are median annual wages for Hawaii.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Hawaii levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 190.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, middle school teachers rank 236 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 56% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Hawaii | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $133,340 | $50 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,530 | $1,890 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,010 | $220 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $96,080 | $1,130 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,480 | $290 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $77,360 | $500 |
Hawaii levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 190.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 537 occupations in Hawaii.