DOL Median (Hawaii)
$89,820
vs National
+28.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,817
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,820
+28.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Hawaii earns $89,820 in nominal terms, which is 28.3% 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 $49,817 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER | $137,500 | 3 |
| THE CANCER CENTER OF HAWAII, LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| California Association for Research in Astronomy | $98,000 | 2 |
| SMPS, INC. | $89,820 | 6 |
| University of Hawaii | $65,000 | 2 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $47,684 | 7 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physicists
Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Hawaii
Physicians, All Other · $275,829Chief Executives · $192,000Architectural and Engineering Managers · $124,000Natural Sciences Managers · $123,117Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · $122,532Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in Hawaii?
The median Physicists salary in Hawaii is $89,820 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Hawaii earns 28.3% more than the national median of $70,000, or $49,817 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.