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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Hawaii (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $55,083/year ($4,590/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,040 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $71,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $55,083 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $71,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,880 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,463 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,984 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,083 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,590 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Hawaii?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Hawaii is $71,410 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,530 and $76,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $71,410, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $55,083 per year ($4,590 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 6,040 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Hawaii in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Hawaii state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Hawaii.