DOL Median (Honolulu, HI)
$52,270
vs National
-17.7%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$28,991
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,270
-17.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Honolulu, HI earns $52,270 in nominal terms, which is 17.7% 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 $28,991 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Honolulu, HI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii | $60,000 | 4 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $51,511 | 5 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Honolulu, HI?
The median Chemists salary in Honolulu, HI is $52,270 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Honolulu, HI a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Honolulu, HI earns 17.7% less than the national median of $63,535, or $28,991 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.