How much does a teacher and instructor make in Hawaii?
$77,360a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Hawaii. That is $37.19 an hour or $6,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.19
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,330Median: $77,360Highest 10%: $120,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| Median | $77,360 | $37.19 | |
| 75th | $98,380 | $47.30 | |
| 90th | $120,300 | $57.82 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $81,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 8. Maine | $84,330 |
| 9. New York | $78,300 |
| 10. Washington | $77,720 |
| 11. Hawaii | $77,360 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,450 |
| 13. Colorado | $76,380 |
| 14. Alaska | $76,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $37.19 ($77,360 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Hawaii than the national average?
Yes: $77,360 against $66,140 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Hawaii rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Hawaii ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays teacher and instructors the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $81,220 a year.
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.