DOL Median (Hawaii)
$70,000
vs National
-10%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,824
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,000
-10% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Hawaii earns $70,000 in nominal terms, which is 10% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,824 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Universities For Research In Astronomy | $130,000 | 1 |
| MAKAI OCEAN ENGINEERING, INC. | $108,430 | 9 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $94,744 | 3 |
| OCEANIT LABORATORIES, INC. | $91,800 | 3 |
| University of Hawaii | $87,360 | 6 |
| HCL America INC | $79,102 | 925 |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | $75,300 | 39 |
| La-Vie Bridal Ltd. | $74,880 | 1 |
| ALLANA BUICK & BERS INC. | $70,418 | 3 |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OF HAWAII CORPORATION | $70,000 | 8 |
| HAWAIYA TECHNOLOGIES INC | $68,640 | 1 |
| Su-Mo Builders, Inc. | $68,390 | 2 |
| RENGO PACKAGING, INC. | $62,400 | 1 |
| ANSALDOBREDA INC. | $60,008 | 10 |
| NOTKIN HAWAII INC. | $57,530 | 3 |
| RENGO PACKAGING, INC/. | $52,104 | 1 |
| THERMAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION | $51,865 | 3 |
| MECHANICAL ENTERPRISES, INC. | $45,661 | 4 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Hawaii?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Hawaii is $70,000 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Hawaii earns 10% less than the national median of $77,792, or $38,824 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.