How much does a special education teacher make in Honolulu?
$63,370a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $30.47 an hour or $5,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.47
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,250Median: $63,370Highest 10%: $93,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 25th | $58,490 | $28.12 | |
| Median | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| 75th | $74,750 | $35.94 | |
| 90th | $93,170 | $44.79 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $100,200 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $95,920 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $81,220 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $74,310 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $73,080 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,000 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $71,000 |
| Business Teacher | $67,880 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Worker | $63,690 |
| Curator | $60,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $30.47 ($63,370 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Honolulu than the national average?
No: $63,370 against $74,260 nationally, 15% less.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $65,980, so Honolulu pays 4% less.
Where does Honolulu rank for special education teacher pay?
156 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,170 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.