Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Hawaii | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,940 | $71,377 | -15% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.30 | $34.32 | -15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $55,400.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Special Education Teacher in Hawaii is $60,940, or about $29.30 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Special Education Teachers is $71,377. Hawaii is -15% below the national median.
Entry-level special education teachers in Hawaii typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,270 special education teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $60,940, Hawaii offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, special education teachers rank 293 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 45% 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, special education teachers rank 293 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 45% 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.