Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Hawaii, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Hawaii Median
$44,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-28% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#48 of 50
300 employed here

How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors make in Hawaii?

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Hawaii take home a median of $44,600 annually — roughly $21.44 an hour — which runs 28% below the national median of $61,540.

Within Hawaii, entry-level pay starts around $38,390 while the top 10% make $68,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,640 and $46,060 a year.

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary range in Hawaii

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,390$18.46
25th percentile (early career)$42,640$20.50
50th percentile (median)$44,600$21.44
75th percentile (experienced)$46,060$22.14
90th percentile (top earners)$68,270$32.82

How Hawaii compares

Hawaii ranks 48th out of 50 states and territories for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$102,030
2New Jersey$81,100
3Delaware$78,600
4New York$78,010
5Minnesota$76,800

Working as Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Hawaii

Nationally, about 37,000 people work as Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Hawaii pay ($44,600) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors make in Hawaii?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Hawaii is $44,600 per year, or about $21.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,390 at the entry level to $68,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Hawaii pay compare to the national average?
Hawaii pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 28% less than the national median of $61,540. Hawaii ranks 48th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Hawaii a good state for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,600 a year. About 300 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Hawaii. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hawaii?
The highest-paying occupations in Hawaii include Physician, All Other ($339,290), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($338,130), Psychiatrist ($289,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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