Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

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

Median annual salary $71,970 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,660
90th percentile $96,380
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,660
    25th
    $61,480
    50th (median)
    $71,970
    75th
    $80,890
    90th
    $96,380

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    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, Preschool make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 15.7% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $56,660 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,480.