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Preschool Teacher Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$23.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,096/year ($3,258/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,410 Preschool Teacher jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $48,780 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 $39,096 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $48,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,674 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,732 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,279 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,096 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,258 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Hawaii?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Hawaii is $48,780 per year ($23.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,280 and $58,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $48,780, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $39,096 per year ($3,258 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,410 Preschool 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.