DOL Median (Honolulu, HI)
$64,000
vs National
-35.4%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,496
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,000
-35.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Honolulu, HI earns $64,000 in nominal terms, which is 35.4% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,496 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETW | $144,238 | 2 |
| CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST & WEST, INC | $128,804 | 2 |
| University of Hawaii | $80,724 | 2 |
| Hunter Pacific Group | $64,000 | 3 |
| STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION | $61,824 | 1 |
| ENTERPRISE HONOLULU | $60,000 | 1 |
| BIG ISLAND ABALONE CORPORATION | $55,000 | 1 |
| Chase Hawaii Rentals, LLC | $43,472 | 1 |
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How much does a Economists make in Honolulu, HI?
The median Economists salary in Honolulu, HI is $64,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Honolulu, HI a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Honolulu, HI earns 35.4% less than the national median of $99,100, or $35,496 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.