Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,480 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,500
90th percentile $68,430
Employed locally 150
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,500
    25th
    $49,530
    50th (median)
    $54,480
    75th
    $57,060
    90th
    $68,430

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,940
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,410
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Hawaii / Kauai is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 13.5% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,500 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,530.