DOL Median (Hawaii)
$55,430
vs National
-12.8%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,743
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,430
-12.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Hawaii earns $55,430 in nominal terms, which is 12.8% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,743 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hawaii
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii | $60,000 | 4 |
| USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $58,589 | 2 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $51,511 | 5 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Hawaii?
The median Chemists salary in Hawaii is $55,430 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Hawaii earns 12.8% less than the national median of $63,535, or $30,743 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.