Hawaii Teacher Salary

Average and starting teacher pay in Hawaii for 2024-25, ranked among all states.

Hawaii teacher salary at a glance

In 2024-25 the average public school teacher in Hawaii earned $75,860, according to NEA. That ranks 16th among the 50 states and D.C. and is $1,365 above the national average of $74,495. A year earlier the average was $74,222, so pay changed by 2.2%.

New teachers start lower. NEA's benchmark report puts the starting salary in Hawaii at $51,835, which ranks 11th of 51. The national average starting salary is $48,112.

HawaiiUnited States
Average salary 2024-25$75,860$74,495
Average salary 2023-24$74,222$71,985
Starting salary 2024-25$51,835$48,112
Average salary rank16 of 51
Starting salary rank11 of 51

States close to Hawaii in the ranking

Delaware (14th, $76,570), Minnesota (15th, $76,234), Nevada (17th, $74,812), Utah (18th, $72,882). See all states ranked or compare Hawaii with another state.

Average salary covers all public school teachers and is what NEA reports for 2024-25. Starting salary is the pay at the bottom of a bachelor's-degree salary schedule, as collected in NEA's benchmark report. Salary figures do not include benefits and are not adjusted for cost of living. Source: NEA, Rankings of the States 2025 and Estimates of School Statistics 2026 (average salary, Table B-6, April 2026) and NEA, 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report (starting salary, April 2026). Ranks are among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Reviewed 2026-10-03.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average teacher salary in Hawaii?

NEA reports an average public school teacher salary of $75,860 in Hawaii for 2024-25, which ranks 16th of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.).

What is the starting teacher salary in Hawaii?

NEA's benchmark report lists a starting salary of $51,835 in Hawaii for 2024-25, ranking 11th of 51.

How does Hawaii compare with the national average?

The national average teacher salary is $74,495. Hawaii is $1,365 above it. For starting pay, the national average is $48,112 and Hawaii is $3,723 above.

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