Hawaii Median
$36,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.59
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $43,350
State Rank
#36 of 50
1,130 employed here
How much does a Tutor make in Hawaii?
Tutors in Hawaii take home a median of $36,590 annually — roughly $17.59 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $43,350.
Within Hawaii, entry-level pay starts around $30,000 while the top 10% make $54,690 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $31,260 and $45,460 a year.
Tutor salary range in Hawaii
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,000 | $14.42 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $31,260 | $15.03 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $36,590 | $17.59 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $45,460 | $21.86 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $54,690 | $26.29 |
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How Hawaii compares
Hawaii ranks 36th out of 50 states and territories for Tutor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Tutor salary in other states
Wyoming $82,290Rhode Island $77,850Massachusetts $60,900Vermont $53,920New Hampshire $53,790Maryland $52,810Connecticut $50,350Tennessee $50,280Maine $49,880Mississippi $49,610Oregon $48,280Colorado $47,420Georgia $47,380New York $47,100North Dakota $46,190Alaska $45,990Washington $45,360California $45,100Minnesota $44,800West Virginia $44,070Ohio $43,610North Carolina $42,390New Jersey $42,270Montana $41,380Wisconsin $41,340Virginia $40,750Arizona $38,940South Dakota $38,760Nebraska $38,470Indiana $38,090Illinois $37,400Michigan $37,380Florida $37,310Iowa $36,790New Mexico $36,660Pennsylvania $36,270Alabama $35,500Utah $35,190Idaho $34,990Oklahoma $34,510Kentucky $34,240Kansas $34,170Louisiana $33,780Texas $33,620Delaware $33,240South Carolina $33,220Missouri $32,270Arkansas $30,830Nevada $30,420
Working as a Tutor in Hawaii
Nationally, about 175,000 people work as Tutors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Hawaii pay ($36,590) 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 does a Tutor make in Hawaii?
The median Tutor salary in Hawaii is $36,590 per year, or about $17.59 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,000 at the entry level to $54,690 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Hawaii pay compare to the national average?
Hawaii pays Tutors about 16% less than the national median of $43,350. Hawaii ranks 36th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Hawaii a good state for Tutors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,590 a year. About 1,130 Tutors 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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.