DOL Median (Hawaii)
$72,396
vs National
-18.9%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,153
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,396
-18.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Hawaii earns $72,396 in nominal terms, which is 18.9% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,153 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jas. W. Glover, Ltd. | $84,760 | 6 |
| University of Hawaii | $70,452 | 6 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Hawaii?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Hawaii is $72,396 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Hawaii earns 18.9% less than the national median of $89,315, or $40,153 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.