Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

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

Median annual salary $59,290 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,610
90th percentile $79,720
Employed locally 100
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,610
    25th
    $58,680
    50th (median)
    $59,290
    75th
    $79,670
    90th
    $79,720

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 14.8% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $57,610 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,680.