DOL Median (Honolulu, HI)
$80,000
vs National
+14.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,370
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
+14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Honolulu, HI earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,370 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADAMA MATERIALS | $86,299 | 2 |
| OCEANIT LABORATORIES, INC. | $83,200 | 1 |
| CBI POLYMERS INC | $80,000 | 2 |
| EYEGENIX LLC | $69,514 | 2 |
| University of Hawaii | $68,400 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MANOA | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Honolulu, HI?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Honolulu, HI is $80,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Honolulu, HI a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Honolulu, HI earns 14.3% more than the national median of $70,000, or $44,370 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.