Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

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

Median annual salary $63,680 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,030
90th percentile $87,280
Employed locally 70
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,030
    25th
    $59,440
    50th (median)
    $63,680
    75th
    $73,860
    90th
    $87,280

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    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, Middle School make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 1.8% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $56,030 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,440.