How much does a teacher and instructor make in Honolulu?
$81,220a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $39.05 an hour or $6,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.05
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,420Median: $81,220Highest 10%: $122,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| 25th | $65,650 | $31.56 | |
| Median | $81,220 | $39.05 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| 90th | $122,400 | $58.86 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Special Education Teacher | $63,370 |
| Curator | $60,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $39.05 ($81,220 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $81,220 against $66,140 nationally, 23% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $77,360, so Honolulu pays 5% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for teacher and instructor pay?
40 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,400 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.